kink (Meaning)
kink (n)
a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (`rick' and `wrick' are British)
a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight
a person with unusual sexual tastes
an eccentric idea
a difficulty or flaw in a plan or operation
kink (v)
curl tightly
form a curl, curve, or kink
kink (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.
An unreasonable notion; a crotchet; a whim; a caprice.
A fit of coughing; also, a convulsive fit of laughter.
kink (v. i.)
To wind into a kink; to knot or twist spontaneously upon itself, as a rope or thread.
Synonyms & Antonyms of kink
kink Sentence Examples
- The garden hose had a kink in it, preventing water from flowing smoothly.
- The wire's kink disrupted the electrical flow, causing the appliance to malfunction.
- The metal rod had a slight kink, which affected its overall strength and stability.
- The kink in the yarn caused a snag, making it difficult to knit the sweater.
- The kink in the chain link fence created a weak spot, allowing animals to escape.
- The kink in the horse's tail was a result of an old injury, causing discomfort and affecting its appearance.
- The kink in the rope made it difficult to tie the boat securely to the dock.
- The kink in the plumbing pipe caused a leak, leading to water damage in the house.
- The kink in the neck of the guitar made it difficult to play certain chords comfortably.
- The kink in the road caused traffic congestion and increased the likelihood of accidents.
FAQs About the word kink
a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (`rick' and `wrick' are British), a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tigh
stitch,cramp, crick, jerk,spasm, contraction,charley horse, twitch, pang, twinge
conformity,conformity,,sameness, sameness
The garden hose had a kink in it, preventing water from flowing smoothly.
The wire's kink disrupted the electrical flow, causing the appliance to malfunction.
The metal rod had a slight kink, which affected its overall strength and stability.
The kink in the yarn caused a snag, making it difficult to knit the sweater.
