hank

/hæŋk/
noun
  1. A coil or loop of yarn, thread, or rope, usually wound into a loose ring.
    • He wound the loose thread into a hank so it wouldn't get knotted.
    • The sailor carefully untangled the hank of rope before tying the knot.
    • She bought a hank of blue wool to knit a scarf.
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