Kinking: meaning, definitions and examples
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kinking
[ ˈkɪŋkɪŋ ]
twisting action
Kinking refers to the act of forming a bend or twist in a flexible object, such as a hose or wire. This action can disrupt the flow or functionality of the object, creating potential issues in operation.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The gardener noticed the hose kinking, which restricted water flow.
- When transporting cables, be careful to avoid kinking them.
- The flexible tube began kinking under pressure.
Translations
Translations of the word "kinking" in other languages:
🇵🇹 torção
🇮🇳 किंकिंग
🇩🇪 Verknüpfung
🇮🇩 mengikat
🇺🇦 згинання
🇵🇱 zginanie
🇯🇵 キンク
🇫🇷 kinking
🇪🇸 kinking
🇹🇷 kıvrılma
🇰🇷 구부리기
🇸🇦 ثني
🇨🇿 zkroucení
🇸🇰 ohýbanie
🇨🇳 弯曲
🇸🇮 upogibanje
🇮🇸 beygja
🇰🇿 бұрау
🇬🇪 მრუდობა
🇦🇿 bükülmə
🇲🇽 kinking
Etymology
The word 'kink' has its origins in the late Middle English period, derived from the word 'kink' which meant 'a twist or curl'. The earliest uses of the term were associated with ropes and cords that would twist and therefore become entangled or tangled up. The addition of the suffix '-ing' indicates the action of twisting or forming a kink. Over time, 'kink' evolved to be applied more broadly, including various flexible materials like hoses and cables.