Tangle

usgb/ˈtæŋɡl/Volume
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Physical ObjectsPlay
Used to describe a physical state where items are interwoven or knotted together. SlideMy earphone wires were a tangle after being in my pocket.
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Not Always LiteralPlay
Can be used metaphorically to describe complex or difficult situations. SlideHe found himself in a tangle of lies.