tanginess
tanginess

tangle


Definition: Meaning of, tangle in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈtaŋɡ(ə)l /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
tangle tangled tangled
Present Participle Third Person Singular
tangling tangles
  1. [intransitive and transitive] also tangle up to become twisted together, or make something become twisted together, in an untidy mass
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  2. [intransitive] to argue or fight with someone
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Singular Plural
tangle tangles
[countable]
  1. a twisted mass of something such as hair or thread
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  2. a confused state or situation
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  3. informal a quarrel or fight
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tangle used in phrases

  • sea tangle (noun)
    1. any of various kelps especially of the genus Laminaria
  • tangle orchid (noun)
    1. an orchid of the genus Plectorrhiza having tangled roots and long wiry stems bearing lax racemes of small fragrant green flowers
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tangle used in phrasal verbs

  • tangle up (phrasal verb)
  • tangle with (phrasal verb)
    1. tangle with someone to become involved in a fight or an argument with someone
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