kink
noun
a twist or curl, as in a thread, rope, wire, or hair, caused by its doubling or bending upon itself.
kinks
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pluralof kink.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“I should have enough experience to be able to address any kinks or injuries or anything like that with the swing,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
There are still a lot of kinks that need to be worked out.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 27, 2026
My prerelease build has some kinks that will be ironed out before launch, he added.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
Like all great players, McIlroy ironed out his swing kinks and sacrificed distance with the driver for a greater accuracy which underpinned a gutsy one-under 71 in Sunday's finale.
From BBC ● Apr. 12, 2026
I’d seen some pretty conks, but when it’s the first time, on your own head, the transformation, after the lifetime of kinks, is staggering.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
