■ noun
1》 a sharp twist or curve in something linear.
↘a flaw or obstacle in a plan or operation.
↘a quirk of character or behaviour.
2》 N. Amer. a crick in the neck.
■ verb form or cause to form a ~.
Origin
C17: from Mid. Low Ger. ~e , prob. from Du. ~en 'to ~'.