noun. The act of entangling, or the state of being entangled; a confused or disordered state; intricacy; perplexity.

noun. That which entangles; specifically, in fortification, an obstruction placed in front or on the flank of a fortification, to impede an enemy's approach. It is a kind of abatis made by partially severing the trunks of trees, pulling down the tops, and securing them to the ground by means of pickets or crotchets.

noun. State of being entangled; intricate and confused involution; that which entangles; intricacy; perplexity.

noun. An extensive low obstacle formed of stakes, stumps, or the like, connected by wires, ropes, or the like.

noun. An obstruction of cables and spars across a river or harbor entrance.

noun. The state of being entangled; intricate and confused involution.

noun. That which entangles; intricacy; perplexity.

noun. Specifically, in fortification, an obstruction placed in front or on the flank of a fortification, to impede an enemy's approach.

noun. an intricate trap that entangles or ensnares its victim

"Erwin Schrödinger, one of the founders of quantum theory, used the word entanglement to refer to connections between separated particles that persisted regardless of distance."

confusion  wire entanglements  

entangler  entangling  

trap  

spider web  spider's web  

aberration  complexity  complication  confusions  contention  

abatis  absorption  adulterous affair  adultery  advanced work