transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈhaŋk ]
noun
Etymology: Middle English, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse hǫnk 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