English

Noun

entanglement ‎(countable and uncountable, plural entanglements)

1. The state of being entangled; intricate and confused involution.
2. That which entangles; intricacy; perplexity.
3. (fortification) An obstruction placed in front or on the flank of a fortification, to impede an enemy's approach.
4. (nautical) An obstruction of cables and spars across a river or harbour entrance.

Translations

Related terms

• entangler
• entangling

References

• entanglement in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
• entanglement in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913