kink
noun
1. a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (`rick' and `wrick' are British)
Similar word(s): crick, rick, wrick
Definition categories: state, cramp, spasm
2. a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight
Definition categories: shape, bend, crease, crimp, flexure, fold, plication
3. a person with unusual sexual tastes
Definition categories: person, individual, mortal, somebody, someone, soul
4. an eccentric idea
Definition categories: thought, idea
5. a difficulty or flaw in a plan or operation
- there are still a few kinks to iron out
Definition categories: thought, difficulty
Sentences with kink as a noun:
- We couldn't get enough water to put out the fire because of a kink in the hose.
- They had planned to open another shop downtown, but their plan had a few kinks.