entanglement

English

Etymology

entangle +‎ -ment

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.

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