Kinking

Pronunciation: /ˈkɪnkɪŋ/

Kinking (noun)

  1. A sharp bend that makes a line, rope, or tube change direction suddenly.
  2. A pattern where hair forms small, tight bends or curls.

Examples

  • The rope shows kinking near the knot.
  • You can see kinking where the rope was pulled hard.

Kinking (verb)

  1. To make a line, rope, or tube bend sharply so it no longer goes straight.
  2. To form small, tight curls or bends in hair.

Examples

  • The line kinks when it is pulled too fast.
  • The line kinks near the hook during use.