Synonyms for

Hanks

Verb / hæŋks / Another word for hanks — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Hanks is a plural noun that means coils or skeins of yarn, thread, or cord.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

skeins coils loops bundles

Informal

tangles messes knots

Literary

tresses locks

Antonyms

unravel untangle loosen release free disentangle

Common collocations

  • hanks of wool
  • hanks of yarn
  • hanks of hair
  • hanks of rope
  • hanks of thread
  • hanks of silk

Word family

noun hank
verb hank

Usage note

A 'hank' typically refers to a length of yarn, thread, or hair wound into a coil or loop. It is most commonly used in the context of textiles or hair.

Example sentences

  1. I need three hanks of thread to sew this dress.
  2. My grandmother always used to knit with hanks of wool.
  3. I found a box of multicolored hanks of yarn at the craft store.
  4. The knitter untangled the hank of yarn before starting the project.
  5. I'm going to wind this hank of cord into a ball.

Quotes

  • I'm not the smartest fellow in the world, but I can sure pick smart colleagues. - Tom Hanks
  • The only way you can truly control how you are seen is by being honest all the time. - Tom Hanks
  • The future is always uncertain, but it's always up to us to choose our destiny. - Tom Hanks

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