Pronunciation: [lˈaŋk] (IPA) 
The word "lank" is pronounced /læŋk/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The spelling of this word follows the traditional English spelling rules, with the letter "a" pronounced as a short "a" sound (/æ/) and the letter "n" pronounced as a voiced "n" sound (/ŋ/). The final letter "k" is not pronounced, but is added to the spelling to indicate the word's origin as Old English. "Lank" is an adjective that means thin, gaunt, or elongated.
Lank is an adjective that is typically used in reference to hair or bodies to describe something that is long, thin, and lacking fullness or volume. It implies a particular lack of thickness, bulk, or body in appearance.
When used in relation to hair, lank suggests that the hair is lacking in body and may appear flat, limp, or lifeless. It can describe straight hair that hangs loosely and lacks bounce or curls, or it can refer to hair that is thin and lacks density. For instance, someone with lank hair may have difficulty achieving volume or maintaining a styled look for an extended period of time.
When applied to a person's body, lank refers to a slim, skinny, or thin physical appearance. It implies a lack of muscular development or evident curves, resulting in a prolonged and shapeless figure.
In a more general sense, lank can also be used to describe objects or materials that lack thickness or heaviness, such as lank curtains or lank fabric.
Overall, lank conveys a sense of thinness, slenderness, and a lack of fullness, which can be used to describe hair, bodies, or objects that exhibit these qualities.
Thin; slender; not plump; not full and firm.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "lank" can be traced back to the Old English word "hlanc", which means "slender" or "thin". It is believed to have derived from the Proto-Germanic word "hlankaz". Over time, the word "lank" evolved in Middle English and became associated with the meaning of being long and slender, often describing hair or limbs.
