hank

BrE /hæŋk/ AmE /hæŋk/

noun / verb en → es

1 THREAD [noun] B2

a thick piece of thread or rope made by twisting together many thin threads or strings

cuerda, hilo grueso

Collocations hank of wool

  • She bought a hank of blue silk.

    Ella compró un hilo grueso de seda azul.

2 WANT [intransitive] B2

to feel that you want something very much; to be eager for something

anhelar, desear con fuerza

Collocations hank after sb/sth

  • He hanks after his old girlfriend.

    Él anhela a su antigua novia.

3 THINK [transitive] C1

to think about something or someone in a particular way; to consider

pensar en, reflexionar sobre

Collocations hank over sb/sth

  • She hanks over her decision to leave.

    Ella reflexiona sobre su decisión de marcharse.