Definition of Tangle
Tangle
tan·gle
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a mixed and confused mass of something twisted and intertwined together;
e.g. Her hair was in a big tangle because she left it open when riding on the motorcycle.
(noun)
a complicated or confusing situation or state;
e.g. She was stuck in a tangle of emotions of anger, sadness, and disbelief.
(noun)
a conflict, argument, or dispute;
e.g. He got into a tangle with the storeowner, who then had to kick him out.
(verb)
to jumble or bring together into a confused and complicated mass of threads, strings, or the like;
e.g. The wind tangled and damaged her hair instantly.
(verb)
to argue or fight; to come into conflict;
e.g. I watched the man tangle with the poor seller for a cheaper price on the fruits.
(verb)
to entrap or seize and hold in;
e.g. The snake tangled the rat with its fangs and snapped his mouth shut.
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