fank Synonyms & Antonyms
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Fank as a Noun
1
A pen for enclosing sheep, mainly in the Scottish Highlands.
Fank as a Verb
1
To place (sheep) in a pen.
Word Forms & Grammar
fank (plural fanks)
fank (third-person singular simple present fanks, present participle fanking, simple past and past participle fanked)
Origin of Fank
From Scottish Gaelic fang, from Scots fank, perhaps ultimately related to archaic fang (“to seize, catch”).
Word Facts for Fank
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /æ/ |
| Meaning | A pen for enclosing sheep, mainly in the Scottish Highlands |
| Plural | fanks |
| Verb forms | fanks, fanking, fanked |
Common Questions About Fank
Is fank a noun or a verb?
Fank is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of fank?
The plural of fank is fanks.
What is the past tense of fank?
The past tense of fank is fanked. The present participle is fanking.