hanks
word · lemma: hank
Definition
Groups of yarn, thread, or rope that are loosely coiled or wound together in a large loop.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in crafts, textiles, and yarn-related contexts. Always plural for more than one 'hank.' 'A hank of yarn' is a common phrase. Not to be confused with 'thanks,' which sounds similar but is unrelated.
Spanish: madejasPortuguese (BR): meadasPortuguese (PT): meadasChinese (Simplified): 束（线、纱等）Chinese (Traditional): 束（線、紗等）Hindi: गुच्छियाँ (धागे की)Arabic: شُلل (خيوط)Bengali: হ্যাঙ্ক - পেঁচানো আঁঠা (সুতা/উল)Russian: моток (пряжа/нить/верёвка) - пасмаJapanese: かせVietnamese: cuộn sợi - bó sợiKorean: 타래Turkish: yumakUrdu: گٹھڑی (اونی دھاگے کی) - گچھاIndonesian: gulungan benang
Example Sentences
All those hanks got tangled in my bag on the way home.
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When you buy yarn in hanks, you need to wind them into balls before knitting.
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I love sorting the soft hanks by color before starting a project.
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She bought three hanks of wool for the project.
basic
The store sells hanks of colorful thread.
basic
Can I get two hanks of this cotton yarn?
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