entanglement

  1. Noun.  The state of being entangled; intricate and confused involution.
  2. Noun.  That which entangles; intricacy; perplexity.
  3. Noun.  Specifically, in fortification, an obstruction placed in front or on the flank of a fortification, to impede an enemy's approach.

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