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   Tan·gle

   /ˈtaNGɡ(ə)l/

   

   verb

   • 1. twist together into a confused mass: "the broom somehow got tangled up in my long skirt" Similar entanglesnarlcatchentwineintertwineintertwisttwistravelknotenmeshcoilmatjumblemuddleOpposite untangledisentangleunravel
   • ▪ become involved in a conflict or fight with: "I know there'll be trouble if I try to tangle with him" Similar come into conflictbecome involvedhave a disputedisputearguequarrelfightrowwranglesquabblecontendcross swordslock horns

   noun

   • 1. a confused mass of something twisted together: "a tangle of golden hair" Similar snarlmassmatclusterknotmeshdisorderthatchweb
   • ▪ a confused or complicated state; a muddle. Similar muddlejumblemix-upconfusionentanglementmishmashshamblesscramble
   • ▪ a fight, argument, or disagreement.

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘entangle, catch in a tangle’): probably of Scandinavian origin and related to Swedish dialect taggla ‘disarrange’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. tangly adjective

   Scrabble Points: 7

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTANGLE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   a messy mass of things that are not in a state of order, or a state of confusion or difficulty: a tangle of wires. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Bending, twisting and curving. arch your back.

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTANGLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 days ago · A tangle of something is a mass of it twisted together in an untidy way. A tangle of wires is all that remains of the computer and phone systems. American English : tangle / ˈtæŋgəl /

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › tangleTangle - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A tangle is a jumble. You might have a tangle of cords behind your computer or a tangle of complications related to your taxes. Whatever it is, once something is in a tangle, it's difficult to sort out.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › tangleTangle - definition of tangle by The Free Dictionary

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   1. To be or become entangled. 2. Informal To enter into argument, dispute, or conflict: tangled with the law. n. 1. A confused, intertwined mass: a tangle of blood vessels. 2. A jumbled or confused state or condition: a tangle of conflicting reports. 3. Informal An argument or altercation.

6. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › tangletangle | meaning of tangle in Longman Dictionary of ...

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   tangle meaning, definition, what is tangle: to become twisted together, or make some...: Learn more.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishtangle noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of tangle noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   to come into conflict; fight or argue: I don't want to tangle with him over the new ruling.