inmesh

/ɪnˈmɛʃ/

Definitions

1. verb

to become or cause to become entangled or caught in something

“The fishing net inmeshed with the surrounding seaweed.”

2. verb

to enclose or surround something

“The forest inmeshed the small village on all sides.”

3. noun

the state or process of becoming entangled or caught

“The inmesh of the fishing net caused a delay in the catch.”

Synonyms

  • enmesh
  • entangle
  • snarl

Antonyms

  • disentangle
  • unravel