tangle

noun/verb

Meaning

A confused or complicated mass of threads, hair, or other long, thin objects twisted together.

Examples

She spent ten minutes trying to remove the tangle from her long hair.
The fishing line became a hopeless tangle after the boat hit the rocks.

Synonyms: knot, snarl, jumble, entanglement

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tangle

noun/verb

Pronunciation: /ˈtæŋɡəl/

Definition

A confused or complicated mass of threads, hair, or other long, thin objects twisted together.

Examples

She spent ten minutes trying to remove the tangle from her long hair.
The fishing line became a hopeless tangle after the boat hit the rocks.
His headphones were a complete tangle of wires when he pulled them out of his pocket.

How to Use tangle

tangle up (phrasal verb): To make something messy or complicated. — "The wind tangled up my hair while we were sailing."
tangle with (phrasal verb): To have a conflict or argument with someone. — "He didn't want to tangle with his boss over the schedule."

Synonyms of tangle

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