transcription, транскрипция: [ tæŋg(ə)l ]
( tangles, tangling, tangled)
1.
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...
N-COUNT : usu N of n
2.
If something is tangled or tangles , it becomes twisted together in an untidy way.
Animals get tangled in fishing nets and drown...
She tried to kick the pajamas loose, but they were tangled in the satin sheet...
Her hair tends to tangle...
He suggested that tangling fishing gear should be made a criminal offence.
VERB : get/be V-ed in n , V-ed , V , V n , also get/be V-ed
3.
You can refer to a confusing or complicated situation as a tangle .
I was thinking what a tangle we had got ourselves into.
N-SING : oft N of n
4.
If ideas or situations are tangled , they become confused and complicated.
The themes get tangled in Mr. Mahfouz’s epic storytelling...
You are currently in a muddle where financial and emotional concerns are tangled together.
VERB : usu passive , get/be V-ed , V-ed
• tan‧gled
His personal life has become more tangled than ever.
ADJ