tangle

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Pronunciation
/ˈtæŋ.ɡəl/
Noun
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

A tangled twisted mass.

2 Definition

A complicated or confused state or condition.

Example Sentences
  • I tried to sort through this tangle and got nowhere.
3 Definition

An argument, conflict, dispute, or fight.

4 Definition

A region of the projection of a knot such that the knot crosses its perimeter exactly four times.

5 Definition

A form of art which consists of sections filled with repetitive patterns.

6 Definition

Any large type of seaweed, especially a species of Laminaria.

7 Definition

(in the plural) An instrument consisting essentially of an iron bar to which are attached swabs, or bundles of frayed rope, or other similar substances, used to capture starfishes, sea urchins, and other similar creatures living at the bottom of the sea.

8 Definition

Any long hanging thing, even a lanky person.

Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

To become mixed together or intertwined

Example Sentences
  • Her hair was tangled from a day in the wind.
2 Definition

To enter into an argument, conflict, dispute, or fight

Example Sentences
  • Don't tangle with someone three times your size.
3 Definition

To mix together or intertwine

4 Definition

To catch and hold; to ensnare.