Definition of hank

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Hank (n.) A ring or eye of rope, wood, or iron, attached to the edge of a sail and running on a stay..

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Rudder :: Rudder (n.) The mechanical appliance by means of which a vessel is guided or steered when in motion. It is a broad and flat blade made of wood or iron, with a long shank, and is fastened in an upright position, usually by one edge, to the sternpost of the vessel in such a way that it can be turned from side to side in the water by means of a tiller, wheel, or other attachment..
Thanksgive :: Thanksgive (v. t.) To give or dedicate in token of thanks.
Crus :: Crus (n.) That part of the hind limb between the femur, or thigh, and the ankle, or tarsus; the shank..
Shanked :: Shanked (a.) Having a shank.
Shanker :: Shanker (n.) See Chancre.
Shankbeer :: Shankbeer (n.) See Schenkbeer.
Ingrateful :: Ingrateful (a.) Ungrateful; thankless; unappreciative.
Shank :: Shank (v. i.) To fall off, as a leaf, flower, or capsule, on account of disease affecting the supporting footstalk; -- usually followed by off..
Hank :: Hank (n.) A ring or eye of rope, wood, or iron, attached to the edge of a sail and running on a stay..
Throat :: Throat (n.) The angle where the arm of an anchor is joined to the shank.
Wish :: Wish (v. t.) To have a desire or yearning; to long; to hanker.
Sheepshank :: Sheepshank (n.) A hitch by which a rope may be temporarily shortened.
Redshank :: Redshank (n.) A bare-legged person; -- a contemptuous appellation formerly given to the Scotch Highlanders, in allusion to their bare legs..
Longshanks :: Longshanks (n.) The stilt.
Thanked :: Thanked (imp. & p. p.) of Than.
Card :: Card (n.) A published note, containing a brief statement, explanation, request, expression of thanks, or the like; as, to put a card in the newspapers. Also, a printed programme, and (fig.), an attraction or inducement; as, this will be a good card for the last day of the fair..
Pickthank :: Pickthank (n.) One who strives to put another under obligation; an officious person; hence, a flatterer. Used also adjectively..
Greenshank :: Greenshank (n.) A European sandpiper or snipe (Totanus canescens); -- called also greater plover.
Hallelujah :: Hallelujah (n. & interj.) Praise ye Jehovah; praise ye the Lord; -- an exclamation used chiefly in songs of praise or thanksgiving to God, and as an expression of gratitude or adoration..
Grace :: Grace (n.) A petition for grace; a blessing asked, or thanks rendered, before or after a meal..
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