tan
gle
Plural
tangles
1
a matted or twisted mass that is highly intertwined
- The wires were in a tangle, making it hard to separate them.
- Her hair was a messy tangle after the windy walk.
- The children's toys were in a tangle on the floor.
- A tangle of cords lay beneath the desk.
- The fishing line got caught in a tangle of branches.
2
a disagreement, fight, or conflict
3
a confused or complicated mass of things that are twisted or interwoven together
- The company found itself in a legal tangle after breaching the contract with its partners.
- The politician faced a public relations tangle when his remarks were misunderstood by the media.
- The team encountered a bureaucratic tangle while trying to obtain necessary permits for the project.
- The debate over healthcare reform resulted in a legislative tangle that stalled progress in Congress.
- Solving the mystery of the missing funds required unraveling a financial tangle of transactions and investments.
4
a traffic accident involving two or more vehicles that have collided, often causing a messy or complicated situation on the road
- A slight drizzle turned the roads slick, leading to a nasty tangle at the intersection.
- There was a major tangle on the highway this morning, backing up traffic for miles.
- Emergency crews worked quickly to clear the tangle and reopen the lanes.
- Drivers need to stay alert to avoid getting caught in a tangle during rush hour.
- The tangle on Main Street involved three cars and a delivery truck.