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What is "Hank" - Definition & Explanation
Last Updated on: 10-Apr-2023 (1 year, 15 days ago)
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Hank
An unsupported coil comprising wraps of yarn (or sliver) made by winding the yarn on a reeling machine with a cross-wound pattern and then binding it to prevent tangling.
HANK
A measure of YARN varying for different materials; the cotton HANK is 840 yards.

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