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The correct spelling is bank.

How to pronounce bank

/bæŋk/
noun

IPA: /bæŋk/

Say it like: Ban-k

The correct spelling is bank. An institution where one can place and borrow money and take care of financial affairs. For example: "blood bank; sperm bank; data bank"

Usage Examples

blood bank; sperm bank; data bank

If you want to buy a bicycle, you need to put the money in your piggy bank.

He banked with Barclays.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An institution where one can place and borrow money and take care of financial affairs.
  2. 2.A branch office of such an institution.
  3. 3.An underwriter or controller of a card game; also banque.
  4. 4.A fund from deposits or contributions, to be used in transacting business; a joint stock or capital.
  5. 5.The sum of money etc. which the dealer or banker has as a fund from which to draw stakes and pay losses.

verb

  1. 1.To deal with a bank or financial institution, or for an institution to provide financial services to a client.
  2. 2.To put into a bank.
  3. 3.To conceal in the rectum for use in prison.
  4. 4.To roll or incline laterally in order to turn.
  5. 5.To cause (an aircraft) to bank.

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