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View usage for: (tæŋgəl) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense tangles, present participle tangling, past tense, past participle tangled1. countable nounA 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. [+ of] There he stood: hair in wild tangles, dark stubble shadowing his chin. 2. verbIf something is tangled or tangles, it becomes twisted together in an untidy way. Animals get tangled in fishing nets and drown. [get/be V-ed + in] She tried to kick the pajamas loose, but they were tangled in the satin sheet. [VERB-ed] Lee and I fell in a tangled heap. [VERB-ed] Her hair tends to tangle. [VERB] He suggested that tangling fishing gear should be made a criminal offence. [VERB noun] [Also get/be V-ed]Synonyms: entangle, catch, ensnare, entrap More Synonyms of tangle 3. singular nounYou can refer to a confusing or complicated situation as a tangle. I was thinking what a tangle we had got ourselves into. ...the tangle of domestic politics. [Also + of]Synonyms: mess, jam [informal], fix [informal], confusion More Synonyms of tangle 4. verb [usually passive]If ideas or situations are tangled, they become confused and complicated. The themes get tangled in Mr Mahfouz's epic storytelling. [get/be V-ed] You are currently in a muddle where financial and emotional concerns are tangledtogether. [VERB-ed] tangled adjective His personal life has become more tangled than ever. Synonyms: knotted, twisted, matted, messy More Synonyms of tangle Synonyms: complicated, involved, complex, confused More Synonyms of tangle 5. a tangled web Phrasal verbs: See tangle up See tangle with More Synonyms of tangle tangle in British English 1 (ˈtæŋɡəl) noun1. a confused or complicated mass of hairs, lines, fibres, etc, knotted or coiled together 2. a complicated problem, condition, or situation verb3. to become or cause to become twisted together in a confused mass 4. (intransitive; often foll by with) to come into conflict; contend to tangle with the police 5. (transitive) to involve in matters which hinder or confuse to tangle someone in a shady deal 6. (transitive) to ensnare or trap, as in a net Derived forms tanglement (ˈtanglement) noun tangly (ˈtangly) adjective Word origin C14 tangilen, variant of tagilen, probably of Scandinavian origin; related to Swedish dialect taggla to entangle tangle in British English 2 (ˈtæŋɡəl) or tangleweed (ˈtæŋɡəlˌwiːd) noun alternative names (esp Scot) for oarweed Word origin C16: of Scandinavian origin: compare Danish tang seaweed tangle in American English (ˈtæŋgəl) verb transitiveWord forms: ˈtangled or ˈtangling1. to hinder, obstruct, or confuse by or as by covering, circling, entwining, etc. 2. to catch in or as in a net or snare; trap 3. to make a knot or snarl of; intertwist verb intransitive5. Informal to fight, quarrel, or argue noun6. an intertwisted, confused mass of things, as string, branches, etc.; snarl 7. a jumbled, confused condition 9. Informal a fight, quarrel, or argument Derived forms tangler (ˈtangler) noun Word origin ME tanglen, prob. nasalized var. of taglen, to entangle, akin to Swed dial. taggla, to disarrange Examples of 'tangle' in a sentencetangle British English: tangle NOUN 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
- Brazilian Portuguese: emaranhado
- Chinese: 乱糟糟的一团
- European Spanish: enredo
- French: enchevêtrement
- German: Gewirr
- Italian: groviglio
- Japanese: もつれたもの
- Korean: 엉킴
- European Portuguese: emaranhado
- Latin American Spanish: enredo
British English: tangle VERB If something is tangled or tangles, it becomes twisted together in an untidy way. Animals get tangled in fishing nets and drown. I must have tangled a rope from the life raft into the ring. - American English: tangle
- Brazilian Portuguese: emaranhar
- Chinese: 被缠住的
- European Spanish: enredarse
- French: s'enchevêtrer
- German: sich verfangen
- Italian: impigliare
- Japanese: 絡ませる/絡まる
- Korean: 서로 엉키다
- European Portuguese: emaranhar
- Latin American Spanish: enredarse
Chinese translation of 'tangle' n (c) - [of branches, knots, wire]
缠(纏)结(結) (chánjié)
vt to be/get tangled (up) 乱(亂)成一团(團) (luànchéng yī tuán)
in a tangle [wires, string etc] 乱(亂)成一团(團) (luànchéng yī tuán) (fig) 错(錯)综(綜)复(複)杂(雜) (cuòzōng fùzá) Definition a confused or complicated mass of things, such as hair or fibres, knotted or coiled together a tangle of wires Synonyms knot mass twist coil ravel entanglement Definition a complicated problem or situation I was thinking what a tangle we had got ourselves into. Definition to twist (things, such as hair or fibres) together in a confused mass a huge mass of hair, all tangled together Synonyms twist knot mat coil snarl interlockkink interweave ravel interlace intertwist Opposites unravel , disentangle , untangle , free , extricate , straighten out Definition to catch or trap in a net, ropes, etc. Animals get tangled in fishing nets and drown. Themes get tangled in his elliptical storytelling. Phrasal verbsSee tangle something or someone upSee tangle with someone Additional synonymsDefinition to capture (a person or a fish or animal) The locals were encouraged to catch and kill the birds. Synonyms trap, capture, snare, entangle, ensnare, entrapHer poetry was characterised by a complication of imagery and ideas. Synonyms complexity, combination, mixture, web, confusion, intricacy, entanglementShe warned that the new mandate would enmesh the UN in a dangerous conflict. Synonyms entangle, involve, catch, net, trap, tangle, implicate, snarl, embroil, snare, incriminate, ensnare, trammelAdditional synonymsDefinition to catch (an animal) in a snare The spider must wait for the prey to be ensnared in its web. Synonyms trap, catch, capture, seize, snarl, embroil, net, snare, entangle, entrap, enmeshtrying to do his job without the usual bureaucratic entanglements Synonyms difficulty, mess, confusion, complication, mix-up, muddle, predicament, imbroglioDefinition to catch in a trap The whale's mouth contains filters which entrap plankton. Synonyms catch, net, capture, trap, snare, entangle, ensnareDefinition a difficult situation The government has got itself in a fix. Synonyms mess, spot (informal), corner, hole (slang), difficulty, jam (informal), dilemma, embarrassment, plight, hot water (informal), pickle (informal), uphill (South Africa), predicament, difficult situation, quandary, tight spot, ticklish situation Definition a confusing and complicated situation What investor would willingly become involved in this imbroglio? Synonyms complication, involvement, complexity, embarrassment, misunderstanding, quandary, entanglementDefinition a difficult situation It could get the government out of a jam. Synonyms predicament, tight spot, scrape (informal), corner, state, situation, trouble, spot (informal), hole (slang), fix (informal), bind, emergency, mess, dilemma, pinch, plight, strait, hot water, pickle (informal), deep water, quandaryDefinition to mix up All our old clothes were jumbled together in the attic. Synonyms mix, mistake, confuse, disorder, shuffle, tangle, muddle, confound, entangle, ravel, disorganize, disarrange, dishevel Definition a confused or confusing situation a jungle of stuffed sofas, stuffed birds, knick-knacks, potted plants Synonyms maze, web, puzzle, confusion, uncertainty, tangle, snarl, mesh, bewilderment, perplexity, imbroglioDefinition any complex or confusing system a labyrinth of conflicting political interpretations Synonyms intricacy, puzzle, complexity, riddle, complication, tangle, maze, entanglement, perplexity, convolution, knotty problem the thick mat of sandy hair on his chest Synonyms mass, shock, cluster, tangle, knot, mop, thatch, maneAdditional synonymsDefinition any confusing network or system the maze of rules and regulationsa maze of dimly-lit corridors Synonyms web, puzzle, confusion, tangle, snarl, mesh, labyrinth, imbroglio, convolutions, complex network, meander, intricacy, perplexityDefinition anything that ensnares or holds like a net They led the criminals into their mesh. Synonyms trap, web, tangle, toils, snare, entanglementDefinition to entangle or become entangled Limes and plane trees meshed in unpruned disorder. Synonyms entangle, catch, net, trap, tangle, snare, ensnare, enmeshDefinition a confused condition or situation a mix-up over travel arrangements Synonyms confusion, mistake, misunderstanding, mess, tangle, muddle, jumble, fankle (Scottish) Definition to mix up or confuse (objects or items) Already some people have begun to muddle the two names. Synonyms jumble, confuse, disorder, scramble, tangle, mix up, make a mess of Definition to jumble together in a haphazard manner The latest machines scramble the messages. Synonyms jumble, mix up, muddle, shuffle, entangle, disarrangeDefinition a disorderly or badly organized event or place The economy is a shambles. Synonyms chaos, mess, disorder, confusion, muddle, havoc (informal), anarchy, disarray, madhouse (informal), disorganization, omnishambles (British, informal) a snarl of logs and branches Synonyms tangle, mass, twist, web, knot, jungle, mat, coil, mesh, ravel, entanglementDefinition anything that is intricately formed or complex a complex web of financial dealings Synonyms tangle, series, network, mass, chain, knot, maze, toils, nexus |