Hank vs. Henry

Hank vs. Henry — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Hank and Henry

Hanknoun

A coil or loop of something, especially twine, yarn, or rope.

Henrynoun

In the International System of Units, the derived unit of electrical inductance; the inductance induced in a circuit by a rate of change of current of one ampere per second and a resulting electromotive force of one volt. Symbol: H

Hanknoun

(nautical) A ring or shackle that secures a staysail to its stay and allows the sail to glide smoothly up and down.

Henrynoun

A turd.

Hanknoun

(Ulster) Doubt, difficulty.

Henrynoun

A quantity of marijuana weighing one-eighth of an ounce.

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Hanknoun

(Ulster) Mess, tangle.

Henrynoun

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

Hanknoun

A rope or withe for fastening a gate.

Henrynoun

English chemist who studied the quantities of gas absorbed by water at different temperatures and under different pressures (1775-1836)

Hanknoun

(obsolete) Hold; influence.

Henrynoun

a leader of the American Revolution and a famous orator who spoke out against British rule of the American colonies (1736-1799)

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Hanknoun

(wrestling) A throw in which a wrestler turns his left side to his opponent, twines his left leg about his opponent's right leg from the inside, and throws him backward.

Henrynoun

United States physicist who studied electromagnetic phenomena (1791-1878)

Hankverb

(transitive) To form into hanks.

Hankverb

To fasten with a rope, as a gate.

Hanknoun

a coil of rope or wool or yarn