Hank/hæŋk/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Quantifiable Amounts Hank often represents a measurable quantity of something flexible. I need a hank of wire to finish the job. Pro Tip 2/3Physical Texture The word hank refers to the tangible, tactile quality of the bundled material. He grasped a rough hank of rope. Pro Tip 3/3Crafting Uses In crafting, a hank refers to a specific way materials are wound. She purchased several hanks of colorful beads.