1. past tense of hank; to coil or wind into loops or coils
Usage: often used with rope, yarn, or similar flexible materials
2. past tense of hank; to have a strong desire or longing for something
Usage: informal; often followed by 'for' or 'after'

Examples

• She hanked the rope carefully before storing it in the shed.
• The sailor hanked the fishing line into neat coils.
• He hanked for a chance to travel abroad.
• She hanked after the old days when life was simpler.
• The yarn was hanked into bundles for sale at the craft store.