1. Noun
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. Noun
An unreasonable notion; a crotchet; a whim; a caprice.
3. Verb
To wind into a kink; to knot or twist spontaneously upon itself, as a rope or thread.
4. Noun
A fit of coughing; also, a convulsive fit of laughter.
5. Noun
an eccentric idea
Vocabulary classified under Medicine and healthcare
6. Noun
a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (‘rick’ and ‘wrick’ are British)
Vocabulary classified under Medicine and healthcare
7. Noun
a difficulty or flaw in a plan or operation; "there are still a few kinks to iron out"
Vocabulary classified under Environmental science
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