lank

[laŋk]

lank Definition

• 1. (of hair) long, limp, and straight
• 2. thin and ungraceful in appearance or form

Using lank: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "lank" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Her lank hair hung down her back.

• Example

  The plant grew tall and lank.

• Example

  He was a lank, awkward youth.

• Example

  The soup had a lank taste.

lank Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for lank

• limp
• lifeless
• unruly
• straggly
• stringy

Antonyms for lank

• thick
• curly
• voluminous

Phrases with lank

• lank and lean

  thin and muscular

  Example

  The athlete's lank and lean physique helped him win the race.

• lank hair

  hair that is long, limp, and straight

  Example

  She brushed her lank hair and tied it in a ponytail.

• lank figure

  a thin and ungraceful person

  Example

  The lank figure of the scarecrow stood in the field.

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Summary: lank in Brief

'Lank' [laŋk] describes hair that is long, limp, and straight, as well as a thin and ungraceful appearance or form. Examples include 'Her lank hair hung down her back.' and 'The plant grew tall and lank.' The phrase 'lank and lean' denotes a thin and muscular physique.