Meaning & Definition of word "Tangle"

Tangle

/ˈtæŋɡəl/

1. a confused mass of something twisted together; a complicated or confused situation.
- Example: The fishing line was a complete tangle after getting caught on the rocks.
2. a disagreement or dispute.
- Example: The legal tangle over the property has been ongoing for years.

1. to twist together or entwine into a confusing mass.
- Example: Please don't tangle the Christmas lights while putting them away.
2. to involve in difficulties or complications.
- Example: He managed to tangle himself in a web of lies.

Middle English tanglen, from tangle (noun).

tangle with:

To engage in a difficult situation or conflict.

in a tangle:

In a disordered or complicated state.

tangled up in:

Caught or involved in something difficult.

entanglement:

The state of being entangled or intertwined.

untangle:

To free from tangling or confusion.

snarl:

To tangle or twist in a vicious or complicated way.

Meaning: A mess or complicated situation.

Example Sentence: I got myself into a real tangle with that project.

Meaning: To be confused or to confuse someone.

Example Sentence: Stop tangling my thoughts!