Definitions for: Kink


[n] a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight
[v] form a curl, curve, or kink; "the cigar smoke curled up at the ceiling"; "The road curved"
[v] put a kink in
[v] curl tightly, of hair



Webster (1913) Definition: Kink, n. [D. kink a bend or turn, or Sw. kink.]
1. 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. An unreasonable notion; a crotchet; a whim; a caprice.
[Colloq.] --Cozzens.


Kink, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Kinked; p. pr. & vb. n.
Kinking.]
To wind into a kink; to knot or twist spontaneously upon
itself, as a rope or thread.


Kink, n. [Cf. Chincough, Kink-haust.]
A fit of coughing; also, a convulsive fit of laughter.
[Scot.]

Synonyms: crape, crimp, curl, curve, frizz, frizzle, kink up, twirl, twist

See Also: bend, bend, change surface, crease, crimp, curl, deform, distort, flexure, fold, plication, turn, twine, twist, twist, wave

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