Entanglement

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  • n. The state of being entangled; intricate and confused involution.
  • n. That which entangles; intricacy; perplexity.
  • n. Specifically, in fortification, an obstruction placed in front or on the flank of a fortification, to impede an enemy's approach.
    • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • n. State of being entangled; intricate and confused involution; that which entangles; intricacy; perplexity.
  • n. An extensive low obstacle formed of stakes, stumps, or the like, connected by wires, ropes, or the like.
  • n. An obstruction of cables and spars across a river or harbor entrance.
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. The act of entangling, or the state of being entangled; a confused or disordered state; intricacy; perplexity.
  • n. That which entangles; specifically, in fortification, an obstruction placed in front or on the flank of a fortification, to impede an enemy's approach. It is a kind of abatis made by partially severing the trunks of trees, pulling down the tops, and securing them to the ground by means of pickets or crotchets.
    • WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
  • n. an intricate trap that entangles or ensnares its victim
    • Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    trap   
    Cross Reference
    confusion    wire entanglements   
    Hyponym
    spider's web    spider web   
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    intricacy    perplexity   
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    complication    intricacy    dilemma    distraction    obstacle   
     
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