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1stank

Definition of STANK

past of stink
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2stank

noun \ˈstaŋk\

Definition of STANK

1
dial British
a :  pond, pool
b :  a ditch containing water
2
British :  a small dam :  weir

Origin of STANK

Middle English, from Anglo-French estank, stanc, from estancher to dam up, stanch — more at stanch
First Known Use: 14th century

Related to STANK

Synonyms
billabong [Australian], mere [chiefly British], puddle, 1pool [British dialect], well

Rhymes with STANK

bank, blank, clank, crank, dank, flank, franc, frank, hank, lank, plank, prank, rank, shank, spank, swank, tank, thank, yank, Yank
STANK Defined for Kids

stank

Definition of STANK for Kids

past of stink

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4 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. stank
  2. stink
  3. stankie
  4. stink up
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