Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tangling

verb (present participle)
/ˈtæŋɡlɪŋ/
Definition
The act of twisting or interweaving things in a confusing manner.
Examples
  • The wires were tangling together, making it difficult to identify which was which.
  • She found herself tangling with her hairbrush as her hair became knotted.
Meaning
Tangling refers to the process whereby items become ensnared or intertwined, resulting in a chaotic or complicated arrangement.
Synonyms
  • entangling
  • intertwining
  • snarling
  • knotting