Hank (hănk), n. [Cf. Dan. hank handle, Sw. hank a band or tie, Icel. hanki hasp, clasp, hönk, hangr, hank, coil, skein, G. henkel, henk, handle; all prob. akin to E. hang. See Hang.] 1. A parcel consisting of two or more skeins of yarn or thread tied together.
2. A rope or withe for fastening a gate.
3. Hold; influence.
When the devil hath got such a hank over him. Bp. Sanderson.
4. (Naut.) A ring or eye of rope, wood, or iron, attached to the edge of a sail and running on a stay.