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tangle

1 tangle /ˈtæŋgəl/ verb
tangles; tangled; tangling
1 tangle
/ˈtæŋgəl/
verb
tangles; tangled; tangling
Britannica Dictionary definition of TANGLE
: to become or cause (something) to become twisted together
[+ object]
often used figuratively
[no object]
see also tangled

tangle with

[phrasal verb]
tangle with (someone or something) informal
: to fight or argue with (someone or something)
2 tangle /ˈtæŋgəl/ noun
plural tangles
2 tangle
/ˈtæŋgəl/
noun
plural tangles
Britannica Dictionary definition of TANGLE
[count]
: a twisted knot of hair, thread, etc. : snarl
: a state of disorder or confusion
informal : a fight or disagreement