tangle
|tan/gle|
B2
/ˈtæŋɡəl/
confused mass
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tangle' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'tanglen,' where 'tangle' meant 'to entangle or twist together.'
Historical Evolution
'tanglen' transformed into the modern English word 'tangle' through gradual phonetic changes.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to entangle or twist together,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a confused mass of something twisted together.
The wires were in a tangle behind the TV.
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Verb 1
to twist together into a confused mass.
The cat tangled the yarn.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41