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kink

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a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (`rick' and `wrick' are British)(noun.state)

Synonym:
crick, rick, wrick

source: wordnet30
a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight(noun.shape)

Synonym:
twirl, twist

source: wordnet30
a person with unusual sexual tastes(noun.person)

source: wordnet30
an eccentric idea(noun.cognition)

source: wordnet30
a difficulty or flaw in a plan or operation(noun.cognition)

Example:
There are still a few kinks to iron out.

source: wordnet30
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.(noun)

source: webster1913
A fit of coughing; also, a convulsive fit of laughter.(noun)

source: webster1913

curl tightly(verb.contact)

Synonym:
crape, crimp, frizz, frizzle, kink up

source: wordnet30
form a curl, curve, or kink(verb.change)

Synonym:
curl, curve

source: wordnet30
To wind into a kink; to knot or twist spontaneously upon itself, as a rope or thread.(verb)

source: webster1913

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