kink

/kˈɪŋk/

to kink

MAIN VERB

curl tightly

synonyms : crape

form a curl, curve, or kink

synonyms : curl

Kink

a difficulty or flaw in a plan or operation

an eccentric idea

a person with unusual sexual tastes

a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight

synonyms : twirl

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

synonyms : crick

Examples

1. The restaurant is working out the kinks in the new menu, adjusting portion sizes and experimenting with new dishes

2. After some initial setbacks, we were able to iron out the kinks in the project and complete it on time.

3. A driver shortage could put kinks in that supply chain.

4. The company has worked out those kinks.