tangle

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Tangle' is when things get twisted or mixed up in a chaotic way. Similar to when wires get intertwined, making it hard to separate them.

Examples in Different Contexts

In urban planning, 'tangle' might describe complex, intertwined infrastructural elements. An urban planner might remark, 'The city’s roads are a tangle of narrow lanes and alleys, posing challenges for traffic management.'

Practice Scenarios

Tech

Scenario:

After the rearrangement of the servers, the connectivity seems to be hampered. We should look into it.

Response:

Agreed! Let's go through the network topology to untangle any misconfiguration.

Creative

Scenario:

This mystery novel's plot seems to loop in so many directions it's leaving the readers guessing at every turn.

Response:

That's true! The tangle of subplots certainly makes the narrative captivating.