Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lank
Adjective
/læŋk/
Definition
Lank refers to something that is long, lean, and often thin to the point of looking unhealthy.
Examples
- After a long winter, the dog appeared lank and in need of proper nourishment.
- The lank figures of the dancers moved gracefully across the stage.
- He had a lank build that made him look taller than he actually was.
Meaning
The term is often used to describe people or animals that are excessively slender and lacking in fat or muscle.
Synonyms
- Thin
- Lean
- Skinny
- Gaunt
- Slender
