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Definition of tangled - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
physical objectstwisted together in a messy way
- The tangled wires were hard to separate.
2.
situationscomplicated and difficult to understand
- The tangled plot left the audience confused.
Expressions with tangled
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become twisted together in a messy way
The kite strings get tangled up in the tree branches.
involved in excessive bureaucratic procedures
The project is tangled in red tape, causing delays.
difficult situation with many complex components
The investigation uncovered a tangled web of lies and deceit.
become confused or upset over something minor
He got his shorts tangled over the small mistake.
twist together in a messy way that is hard to separate
My headphones always get tangled in my pocket.
Origin of tangled
Old Norse, tangi (point) + -ed (having)
Terms with tangled included in their meaning
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literal
chew something until it becomes pulpy or tangled
curling
become tightly curled or tangled
hair condition
messy, tangled hair resembling a nest
entangle
cause something to become tangled or knotted
untangle
free something from being tangled or knotted
tangled cords
knot or tangle difficult to untie
tangle
become tangled or knotted
knots
become free from a tangled state
tangled things
become tangled or twisted together tightly
tangled
full of knots or tangles
grooming
tangled into a thick mass
complication
complex, tangled situation
confusion
situation where things are tangled or confused
untangled
no longer tangled or knotted
trapped physically
caught or tangled in a net or similar structure
maritime
anchor tangled with debris or chains
haircare
make hair tangled or clumped together
texture
forming a tangled mass
tangle
tangled clump of hair or fibers
complexity
tangled or complicated state or condition
messy hair
hairstyle that is messy and tangled
intertwined
twisted together or tangled
tangling
become physically tangled or knotted
disorder
tangled mess or snarl
Examples of tangled in a sentence
The tangled ropes were impossible to untie. The tangled negotiations lasted for weeks. Her tangled emotions made the decision difficult.
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- French:emmêlé, complexe, ...
- German:verwickelt, verworren, ...
- Italian:aggrovigliato, intricato, ...
- Spanish:enredado, complicado, ...
- Portuguese:emaranhado, intricado, ...
- Chinese:缠绕的, 复杂的, ...
- Japanese:絡まった, 複雑な, ...
- Arabic:مُتَشَابِك, مُعَقَّد, ...
- Hebrew:סָבוּךְ, ...
- Russian:запутанный, сложный, ...
- Ukrainian:заплутаний, ...
- Hindi:उलझा हुआ, जटिल, ...
Definition of tangle - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
physical masstwisted mass of things intertwined
- The wires formed a tangle behind the desk.
2.
conflictargument or conflict
- They got into a tangle over the rules.
3.
confusioncomplicated or confused situation
- She found herself in a legal tangle.
4.
medicalTECH. helical fragment in nerve cellsTECH.
- The doctor examined the tau tangle.
Verb
1.
physical objectstr./intr. mix or twist together into a confused masstr./intr.
- She tangled the wires behind the TV.
2.
involve confusiontr. involve in a confusing or complicated situationtr.
- He managed to tangle himself in a web of lies..
3.
conflictintr. Rare enter into an argument or conflictintr. Rare
- They often tangle over politics.
Images of tangle
twisted mass of things intertwined
Expressions with tangle
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twisted together in a messy way
His hair was in a tangle after the wind.
cause something to become twisted together
She managed to tangle up the wires.
become caught or twisted in something messy
My headphones always get into a tangle in my bag.
engage in a conflict or dispute
She often tangles with her brother over chores.
became twisted or caught together in a messy way
We got into a tangle with the fishing lines.
become involved in a confusing situation
He got in a tangle with his homework last night.
become upset over something trivial
Don't get your shorts in a tangle over the delay.
plant with small white or purple flowers
Turkey tangle fogfruit grows well in moist areas.
become overly upset or agitated about something
Don't get your knickers in a tangle over the small stuff.
brown seaweed of the genus Laminaria
Sea tangle is often used in Asian cuisine.
Origin of tangle
Old English, tangol (entangle)
Examples of tangle in a sentence
The garden hose was in a hopeless tangle. The tangle between the two departments delayed the project. A tangle arose during the negotiations, causing tension. The project turned into a bureaucratic tangle. His emotions were in a tangle after the news. The scientist studied the brain tangle under the microscope.
Researchers are investigating the role of the tangle in Alzheimer's disease. The wind tangled the kite strings. He managed to tangle the necklaces in his pocket. She didn't want to tangle herself in office politics. The negotiations began to tangle as more issues arose. The siblings would often tangle over trivial matters. She didn't want to tangle with him about the decision.
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- French:enchevêtrement, emmêler, ...
- German:Gewirr, verwirren, ...
- Italian:groviglio, aggrovigliare, ...
- Spanish:enredo, enredar, ...
- Portuguese:emaranhado, enrolar, ...
- Chinese:缠结, 缠绕, ...
- Japanese:絡まり, 絡ませる, ...
- Arabic:كَتْلَة مُتَشَابِكَة, شَبَّكَ, ...
- Hebrew:סְבַךְ, לְסַבֵּךְ, ...
- Russian:спутанный клубок, запутывать, ...
- Ukrainian:клубок, заплутати, ...
- Hindi:उलझाव, उलझाना, ...
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