a sharp twist or curve in something that is otherwise straight

a kink in the road

a sexual desire or practice regarded as unusual or unconventional

we'd talked about our kinks before meeting

many say they would like to bring more kink and fantasy into their sex lives

a crick in the neck

it takes the kinks out of stiff necks

form or cause to form a sharp twist or curve

the river kinks violently in a right angle

take care to avoid kinking the wire