verb🔗ShareTo tangle up; to twist or interweave in such a manner as not to be easily separated"The dolphins became entangled in a fishing net."actionprocessnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo involve in such complications as to render extrication difficult"The puppy kept entangling himself in the Christmas lights, making it hard to get him out. "actionprocesssituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share, to ensnare"The complicated instructions were entangling the student, making it hard to complete the project. "actionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo involve in difficulties or embarrassments; to embarrass, puzzle, or distract by adverse or perplexing circumstances, interests, demands, etc.; to hamper; to bewilder."The company's confusing new policies are entangling the employees in paperwork and slowing down their work. "situationactionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEntanglement"The entangling of the Christmas tree lights took hours to undo. "naturephysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading