cabble

/ˈkæbəl/

Definitions

1. noun

a cluster of tangled or twisted wire, string, or thread, especially one used for connecting or joining things.

“The repairman had to untangle the complex cabble of wires to diagnose the problem.”

2. verb

to twist or turn something, such as a cord or wire, into a tangled or knotted mass.

“She tried to cabble the rope but ended up making it worse.”

Synonyms

  • entangle
  • tangle
  • twist

Antonyms

  • straighten
  • untangle