I. ˈkriŋk noun
( -s )
Etymology: Low German krink circle, ring; akin to Middle High German krinc circle, ring — more at cringe
dialect England : bend , twist
II. transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
dialect England : bend , twist , wrench
III. intransitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: imitative
: to make or emit a thin abrupt metallic or crackling sound
cicadas crinking in the heat