nounπShareA coil or loop of something, especially twine, yarn, or rope."The craft store sells hanks of colorful yarn for knitting. "materialitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA ring or shackle that secures a staysail to its stay and allows the sail to glide smoothly up and down."The sailor attached the hanks to the staysail before raising it, ensuring it could move freely up the forestay. "nauticalsailingtechnicalmachineitempartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareDoubt, difficulty."My sister's unexpected illness caused a lot of hanks in our family's plans for the weekend. "attitudeconditionmindsituationqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareMess, tangle."After the cat played with the yarn, it was left in a terrible hanks on the floor. "conditionsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA rope or withe for fastening a gate."He replaced the broken chain on the gate with sturdy leather hanks. "utilityitembuildingarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareHold; influence."The politician's hanks on the local council are strong, guaranteeing his proposals are usually approved. "abilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA throw in which a wrestler turns his left side to his opponent, twines his left leg about his opponent's right leg from the inside, and throws him backward."The wrestler executed a powerful hank, sending his opponent sprawling. "sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
