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Tangle

usgb/ˈtæŋɡl/Volume
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Physical Objects

Used to describe a physical state where items are interwoven or knotted together.

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My earphone wires were a tangle after being in my pocket.
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Not Always Literal

Can be used metaphorically to describe complex or difficult situations.

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He found himself in a tangle of lies.
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