twangle

/ˈtwæŋ.ɡəl/

Definitions

1. verb

to twist or turn something, especially a rope or a string, into a knot or a complicated pattern.

“She tried to twangle the rope but ended up with a big knot.”

2. noun

a complicated or tangled knot, especially in a rope or a string.

“The sailor carefully untangled the twangle in the ship’s rigging.”

Synonyms

  • knot
  • tangle

Antonyms

  • untangle
  • untwist