entanglement

1. The act of entangling. (countable, uncountable)
2. The condition of being deeply involved and intricated (with politics, a group, another person, etc.) (countable, uncountable)
3. The condition, or an instance, of being romantically or sexually involved with another person; an affair. (countable, uncountable) · For quotations using this term, see Citations:entanglement.
4. An obstruction placed in front or on the flank of a fortification, to impede an enemy's approach. (countable, uncountable)
5. An obstruction of cables and spars across a river or harbour entrance. (countable, uncountable)

Plural entanglements