Tangle Definition

tangle
noun
  1. a twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven; "they carved their way through the tangle of vines"
  2. something jumbled or confused; "a tangle of government regulations"
verb
  1. force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action; "They were swept up by the events"; "don't drag me into this business"
  2. tangle or complicate; "a ravelled story"
  3. disarrange or rumple; dishevel; "The strong wind tousled my hair"
  4. twist together or entwine into a confusing mass; "The child entangled the cord"

"Tangle" in song lyrics

See how tangle is used in real songs:

  • "ooh yes, my brother takes two to the tangle"
    Above the Law — V.S.O.P
  • "I square up, select, and rec'd, every tangle"
    Aceyalone — The Guidelines
  • "When my feet was caught up in a tangle"
    Al-D f/ SPM, S.U.C — Never Forget

Usage tips for "tangle"

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