Tangling: meaning, definitions and examples

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tangling

 

[ หˆtรฆล‹ษกlษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

common usage

Tangling refers to the act of entangling or becoming entangled. It often describes scenarios where items or individuals are caught together in a confusing or complicated manner.

Synonyms

entangling, intertwining, snarling

Examples of usage

  • The wires were tangling around each other.
  • She found her hair tangling with the brush.
  • The fishing line started tangling in the water.

Translations

Translations of the word "tangling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น emaranhado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅเคกเคผเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verwicklung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menggulung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะฟะปัƒั‚ัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ plฤ…tanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ตกใฟ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท emmรชlement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ enredo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dolaลŸma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—‰ํ‚ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุดุงุจูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zamotรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zamotanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ผ ็ป•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zapletanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรบrelding

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพา›ั‹ะปะดะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒแƒฎแƒšแƒแƒ แƒ—แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dolaลŸma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ enredo

Etymology

The word 'tangle' is derived from the Middle English term 'tenglen', which means to twist or snarl. It has its roots in the Old Norse word 'tang', meaning a grasp or a hold. The evolution of the term reflects the connection to products that get twisted together or caught in a messy situation. Over time, 'tangle' has come to be used in various contexts, extending from tangible items like strings and cords to abstract situations like complex relationships or problems. The use of 'tangling' as a gerund indicates an ongoing action, emphasizing the process of becoming entangled or complicated. Its association with confusion and disorder has led to metaphoric expressions in literature and daily language, illustrating the intricate nature of life and interactions.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,645 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.