(n.) The twisting of a rope or cable, as it is running out.
Example Sentences:
(1) Evaluation of cervical distraction vs traction weight indicates that Ftraction = kneck delta x; where F = traction weight and x = distraction at the injured level.
(2) The constant, kneck, is different for bilateral and unilateral dislocations (P less than .001) and is a function of magnitude of injury and neck morphology.
Sneck
Definition:
(v. t.) To fasten by a hatch; to latch, as a door.