Tanglement

Pronunciation: /ˈtæŋˈɫɛmˈɛnt/

Tanglement (noun)

  1. A situation where threads, wires, or hair become twisted together and are hard to separate.
  2. A complicated situation where different problems or events are mixed together and difficult to understand.
  3. A set of connected relationships or responsibilities that are hard to separate or manage.

Examples

  • The rope had a tanglement that took time to untie.
  • The cable showed a tanglement, so the technician paused.