flaw vs kink

flaw

noun
  • A defect, fault, or imperfection, especially one that is hidden. 

  • A storm of short duration. 

  • An inclusion, stain, or other defect of a diamond or other gemstone. 

  • A sudden burst of noise and disorder 

  • A crack or breach, a gap or fissure; a defect of continuity or cohesion. 

  • A defect or error in a contract or other document which may make the document invalid or ineffective. 

  • A sudden burst or gust of wind of short duration; windflaw. 

verb
  • To add a flaw to, to make imperfect or defective. 

  • To become imperfect or defective; to crack or break. 

kink

noun
  • A difficulty or flaw that is likely to impede operation, as in a plan or system. 

  • A convulsive fit of coughing or laughter; a sonorous indraft of breath; a whoop; a gasp of breath caused by laughing, coughing, or crying. 

  • A positive 1-soliton solution to the sine-Gordon equation. 

  • A tight curl, twist, or bend in a length of thin material, hair etc. 

  • An unreasonable notion; a crotchet; a whim; a caprice. 

  • Peculiarity or deviation in sexual behaviour or taste. 

  • A person with peculiar sexual tastes. 

verb
  • To laugh loudly. 

  • To be formed into a kink or twist. 

  • To form a kink or twist. 

  • To gasp for breath as in a severe fit of coughing. 

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