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Meaning:

Noun:

  • A coil or loop of something, especially twine, yarn, or rope
  • nautical A ring or shackle that secures a staysail to its stay and allows the sail to glide smoothly up and down.

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Proper noun:

  • A nickname; originally a shortened form of Hankin (a medieval form of John), but now only found in the United States as a pet form of Henry.

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