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Grammar : Noun
Spell : hangk
Phonetic Transcription : hæŋk



Definition of hank

Origin :
  • late 13c., probably from a Scandinavian source, e.g. Old Norse honk, hank "clasp, hank," related to hang (v.).
  • As in twist : noun curl, spin
Example sentences :
  • The trousers which had lain on the floor beside Hank's bed were no longer there.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • The hands of Hank Rainer fell suddenly, but now lower than his beard.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • Whatever other failings might be his, there was no great cowardice in Hank Rainer.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • After his explanation Hank withdrew to the darkest corner of the room and was silent.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • The story of Hank Rainer had been told in half a dozen words.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • He gulped the stuff down gratefully, then said, "Tell me your troubles, Hank."
  • Extract from : « Spacemen Never Die! » by Morris Hershman
  • "Then count yourself," Hank said, barely indicating the table.
  • Extract from : « The Moon is Green » by Fritz Reuter Leiber
  • My brother has never mentioned you or Hank in his letters, and that's unnatural.
  • Extract from : « They of the High Trails » by Hamlin Garland
  • As the Indians came out into the open, Hank Stiger met them.
  • Extract from : « For the Liberty of Texas » by Edward Stratemeyer
  • "Perhaps Hank Stiger will put them up to it," returned his brother.
  • Extract from : « For the Liberty of Texas » by Edward Stratemeyer

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