ENTANGLEMENT
entanglement
Noun
- The state of being entangled; intricate and confused involution.
 - That which entangles; intricacy; perplexity.
 - 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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