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Rarehanks
The correct spelling is hanks.
How to pronounce hanks
noun
Say it like: Han-ks
The correct spelling is hanks. A coil or loop of something, especially twine, yarn, or rope.
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Definition
noun
- 1.A coil or loop of something, especially twine, yarn, or rope.
- 2.A ring or shackle that secures a staysail to its stay and allows the sail to glide smoothly up and down.
- 3.Doubt, difficulty.
- 4.Mess, tangle.
- 5.A rope or withe for fastening a gate.
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