Associations to the word «Entanglement»
Noun
Adjective
Wiktionary
ENTANGLEMENT, noun. The state of being entangled; intricate and confused involution.
ENTANGLEMENT, noun. That which entangles; intricacy; perplexity.
ENTANGLEMENT, noun. (fortification) An obstruction placed in front or on the flank of a fortification, to impede an enemy's approach.
ENTANGLEMENT, noun. (nautical) An obstruction of cables and spars across a river or harbour entrance.
Dictionary definition
ENTANGLEMENT, noun. An intricate trap that entangles or ensnares its victim.
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.