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Tangles

Verb / ˈtæŋgʌlz / Another word for tangles — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Tangles are twisted together in an untidy way.

Synonyms & similar words

entangle unknot sweep snarl dragin sweepup dishevel mat disentangle unsnarl tousle ravel unravel knot embroil tangle maze drag knots snarls twists kinks twitches entanglements webs nets meshes clusters bundles masses heaps piles mazes confusions complications messes hassles chaos

Example sentences

  1. The fishing line was full of tangles, and it took a long time to fix.
  2. The dog's fur was full of tangles, and it needed to be brushed.
  3. I accidentally created a tangle when I tried to organize my jewelry.
  4. The cords behind the TV were a tangle of wires.
  5. The yarn became a tangle when the cat played with it.

Quotes

  • Life is a tangle of twists and turns, but it all works out in the end.
  • The web of our life is a mingled yarn, good and ill together. - William Shakespeare
  • There's a tangle of good and bad in every human heart. - Raymond Chandler

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