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to trap something within something else from which it is difficult to escape: A seal became entangled in the fishing net.
1. a. : to wrap or twist together : interweave. b. : ensnare. 2. a. : to involve in a perplexing or troublesome situation. became entangled in a lawsuit. : to make complicated. the story is entangled with legends. entangler. in-ˈtaŋ-g (ə-)lər. en- noun. Synonyms. interlace. intertwine. intertwist.
to make somebody/something become caught or twisted in something. be/become entangled (in/with something) The bird had become entangled in the wire netting. Questions about grammar and vocabulary? Find the answers with Practical English Usage online, your indispensable guide to problems in English.
1. verb. If one thing entangles itself with another, the two things become caught together very tightly. The blade of the oar had entangled itself with something in the water. [V n + with/in] [ Also VERB noun] Synonyms: tangle, catch, trap, twist More Synonyms of entangle. 2. verb.
entangle. [ en- tang -g uh l ] Phonetic (Standard) IPA. verb (used with object) , en·tan·gled, en·tan·gling. to make tangled; ensnarl; intertwine. to involve in or as in a tangle; ensnare; enmesh: to be entangled by intrigue. to involve in difficulties. to confuse or perplex. Synonyms: bewilder. Discover More. Other Words From.
1. adjective. If something is entangled in something such as a rope, wire, or net, it is caught in it very firmly. ...a whale that became entangled in crab nets. [+ in/with] 2. adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE] If you become entangled in problems or difficulties, you become involved in problems or difficulties from which it is hard to escape.
/ɛnˈtæŋgəl/ IPA guide. Other forms: entangled; entangling; entangles. To entangle is to snarl, intertwine with, or get caught in. Too often, dolphins entangle themselves in large fishing nets meant to catch tuna or swordfish.
