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KINKING

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Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Kinking.

Kinking - as a noun

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crick13rick10wrick14

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
twirl8twist8

A person with unusual sexual tastes

An eccentric idea

A difficulty or flaw in a plan or operation

Example: "There are still a few kinks to iron out"

Kinking - as a verb

Curl tightly

Example: "Crimp hair"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crape9crimp11frizz26frizzle28kink up

Form a curl, curve, or kink

Example: "The cigar smoke curled up at the ceiling"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
curl6curve10

Example Sentences

"The kinking of the garden hose caused water to spray everywhere."
"I had to straighten out the kinking in my necklace before wearing it."
"The hairbrush is designed to prevent kinking and tangling of hair."
"The kinking in the wire caused a short circuit."
"He suffered from chronic kinking in his spine, which caused constant pain."
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Word Game Points

Is KINKING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, kinking is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

KINKING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is KINKING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, kinking is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
KINKING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is KINKING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, kinking is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
KINKING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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