n.
Pronunciation: ' ha ŋ k
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse h ỏ nk hank; akin to Old English hangian to hang
Date: 14th century
1 : COIL , LOOP specifically : a coiled or looped bundle (as of yarn) usually containing a definite yardage
2 : any of a series of rings or clips by which a jib or staysail is attached to a stay