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Definition of Kink
1. Noun. A painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back ('rick' and 'wrick' are British).
Exact synonyms: Crick, Rick, Wrick
Geographical relationships: Britain, Great Britain, U.k., Uk, United Kingdom, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland
Generic synonyms: Cramp, Muscle Spasm, Spasm
Derivative terms: Crick, Rick, Wrick
Geographical relationships: Britain, Great Britain, U.k., Uk, United Kingdom, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland
Generic synonyms: Cramp, Muscle Spasm, Spasm
Derivative terms: Crick, Rick, Wrick
2. Verb. Curl tightly. "They kink their hair "; "Crimp hair"
Exact synonyms: Crape, Crimp, Frizz, Frizzle, Kink Up
Generic synonyms: Curl, Wave
Derivative terms: Crimp
Generic synonyms: Curl, Wave
Derivative terms: Crimp
3. Noun. A sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight.
Exact synonyms: Twirl, Twist
Generic synonyms: Bend, Crease, Crimp, Flexure, Fold, Plication
Derivative terms: Twist
Generic synonyms: Bend, Crease, Crimp, Flexure, Fold, Plication
Derivative terms: Twist
4. Verb. Form a curl, curve, or kink. "The cigar smoke curled up at the ceiling"
Exact synonyms: Curl, Curve
Generic synonyms: Change Surface
Entails: Bend, Deform, Flex, Turn, Twist
Derivative terms: Curl, Curve
Generic synonyms: Change Surface
Entails: Bend, Deform, Flex, Turn, Twist
Derivative terms: Curl, Curve
5. Noun. A person with unusual sexual tastes.
6. Noun. An eccentric idea.
7. Noun. A difficulty or flaw in a plan or operation. "There are still a few kinks to iron out"
Generic synonyms: Difficulty
Definition of Kink
1. n. A twist or loop in a rope or thread, caused by a spontaneous doubling or winding upon itself; a close loop or curl; a doubling in a cord.
2. v. i. To wind into a kink; to knot or twist spontaneously upon itself, as a rope or thread.
3. n. A fit of coughing; also, a convulsive fit of laughter.
Definition of Kink
1. to form a tight curl or bend in [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Kink
1. An angulation, bend, or twist. (05 Mar 2000)