Definitions

1. verb

to twist or tear (something) into a tangled or mangled state

“The storm mangled the trees in the forest.”

2. noun

a machine with rollers or knives for crushing or tearing something, especially wood

“The mangle in the laundry room was very old.”

3. noun

a tangled mass of something

“The mangle of wires was difficult to untangle.”

4. verb

to change the shape or form of something, especially in a violent or extreme way

“The earthquake mangled the city’s infrastructure.”