Kinks
I believe the answer is:
twists
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">kinks</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">('twist' can be a synonym of 'kink')</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for twists that I've seen before include "Interweaves or gives spiral form to" , "Wrenches out of normal shape" , "Coils around something or dances vigorously" , "Wrenches round" , "Twines together" .)