0 present participle of entangle
1 to cause something to become caught in something such as a net or ropes:
The substantial originality rule is designed to ensure a 'sufficiently gross difference' between the underlying work and the derivative work to avoid 'entangling' subsequent authors in 'copyright problems'.
To be effective, the model must be general enough to allow for different views and positioning of the object and be able to differentiate the object from other, entangling, objects.
He knew very well that he was entangling her in helpless humiliation: it was another way of smiling at her ironically, and taking the air of a supercilious mentor.
It can be in nobody's interest to have red tape entangling them.
It excludes all idea of entangling bargains which would only break down in disputes and irritations.
Often, a deeper craze grips them, so winning becomes a more entangling net.
For the political message is that we want to give the candidates for accession a warm welcome without entangling them in bureaucratic minutiae!
Let us keep free from these entangling engagements as to the employment of our armed forces.
