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TANGLE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Tangle.

How to pronounce tangle:

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Tangle - as a noun

A twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven

Example: "They carved their way through the tangle of vines"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
natural object
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Something jumbled or confused

Example: "A tangle of government regulations"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
maze15snarl5

Tangle - as a verb

Force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action

Example: "They were swept up by the events"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drag6drag inembroil11sweep10sweep up

Tangle or complicate

Example: "A ravelled story"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
knot8ravel8

Disarrange or rumple; dishevel

Example: "The strong wind tousled my hair"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dishevel15tousle6

Twist together or entwine into a confusing mass

Example: "The child entangled the cord"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
entangle9mat5snarl5
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
distort8twine8twist8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The wires were all tangled together behind the TV."
"The children managed to tangle the jump ropes in a big knot."
"The fishing line got tangled in the underwater plants."
"I always seem to tangle my headphones when I put them in my pocket."
"The cat loves to tangle itself in the curtains."
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Word Game Points

Is TANGLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tangle is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TANGLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is TANGLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tangle is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TANGLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is TANGLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tangle is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TANGLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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