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Tangle

/tˈæŋɡəl/
B2
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(verb) To mix together or intertwine.

Don't pull, or you'll tangle the threads.
I wish I could tangle your hair into beautiful braids.
CEFR Practice Quiz
I had to spend several minutes trying to ____ the messy knot in my fishing line before I could start fishing today.

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