entanglement
English
Noun
entanglement (countable and uncountable, plural entanglements)
- The state of being entangled; intricate and confused involution.
- That which entangles; intricacy; perplexity.
- (fortification) An obstruction placed in front or on the flank of a fortification, to impede an enemy's approach.
- (nautical) An obstruction of cables and spars across a river or harbour entrance.
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Translations
the state of being entangled
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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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