Pronunciation : Kink
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [D. kink a bend or turn, or Sw. kink.]
Definition : 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Kink
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To wind into a kink; to knot or twist spontaneously upon itself, as a rope or thread.
i. [imp. & p. p. Kinked; p. pr. & vb. n. Kinking.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Kink
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. Chincough, Kink-haust.]
Definition : Defn: A fit of coughing; also, a convulsive fit of laughter. [Scot.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913