Found 2 items, similar to entanglement.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: entanglement
entanglement
n : an intricate trap that entangles or ensnares its victim
[syn:
web]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Entanglement
Entanglement
\En*tan"gle*ment\, n.
1. State of being entangled; intricate and confused
involution; that which entangles; intricacy; perplexity.
[1913 Webster]
2. (Mil.) An extensive low obstacle formed of stakes, stumps,
or the like, connected by wires, ropes, or the like.
[Webster 1913 Suppl.]
3. (Naut.) An obstruction of cables and spars across a river
or harbor entrance.
[Webster 1913 Suppl.]