kinking
kink-ing
verb
The action of forming an unwanted sharp bend or twist in something flexible.
"The garden hose was kinking, blocking the water."
noun
The occurrence or process of developing a sharp, undesirable bend or twist.
"Kinking in the rope caused a delay."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: frizzle, kink, crape, crimp, frizz, kink up, curl, curve, rick, wrick, crick, twirl