entanglement

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Related terms 1.3 References

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

entangle +‎ -ment

[edit] Noun

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entanglement (plural entanglements)

1. The state of being entangled; intricate and confused involution.
2. That which entangles; intricacy; perplexity.
3. Specifically, in fortification, an obstruction placed in front or on the flank of a fortification, to impede an enemy's approach.

[edit] Related terms

• entangler
• entangling

[edit] References

• entanglement in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
• entanglement in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913