KINK

kink. Kink, n. a twist formed by the twisting of hard twisted threds

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Kink (?), n. [[D. kink a bend or turn, or Sw. kink.]] 1. 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. 2. An unreasonable notion; a crotchet; a whim; a caprice. Cozzens.