Hanks

a fitting attached to the jib to hold it to the forestay

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Hanks

Type: Term Pronunciation: hangks Definitions: 1. Horace Tracy, U.S. surgeon, 1837-1900. See: Hanks dilators
Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=39219

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Hanks

Type: Term Pronunciation: hangks Definitions: 1. John H., 20th-century U.S. microbiologist. See: Hanks solution
Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=39220

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Hanks

Rings or clips used to attach sails to stays.
Found on http://www.seadercraft.com/sailing_glossary.html

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