KINK
WordNet
noun
(1) A difficulty or flaw in a plan or operation
"There are still a few kinks to iron out"
(2) An eccentric idea
(3) A person with unusual sexual tastes
(4) A sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight
(5) A painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (`rick' and `wrick' are British)
verb
(6) Form a curl, curve, or kink
"The cigar smoke curled up at the ceiling"
(7) Curl tightly
"Crimp hair"
WiktionaryText
Noun
- A tight curl, twist, or bend in a length of thin material, hair etc.
- We couldn't get enough water to put out the fire because of a kink in the hose.
- A difficulty or flaw that is likely to impede operation, as in a plan or system.
- They had planned to open another shop downtown, but their plan had a few kinks.
- Peculiarity or deviation in sexual behaviour or taste.
Verb
- To form a kink.
- To be formed into a kink.