entanglement

English

noun
Definitions
  • The state of being entangled; intricate and confused involution.
  • That which entangles; intricacy; perplexity.
  • (military) 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.
  • (physics) .

Etymology

Suffix from English entangle.

Origin

English

entangle

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