Entanglement

Origin

entangle + -ment

Noun

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.

Related terms

• entangler
• entangling