I. kink 1 /kɪŋk/ BrE AmE noun [countable]
[ Date: 1600-1700 ; Language: Dutch ]
1 . a twist in something that is normally straight
kink in
The water hose had a kink in it.
2 . a small problem in a plan, system etc:
Given the size of the task, a few kinks are inevitable.
3 . something strange or dangerous in someone’s character
II. kink 2 BrE AmE verb [intransitive and transitive]
to have, get, or make a kink:
Take care to avoid kinking the wire.