Entanglement /(?)/

En·tan·gle·ment

Entanglement

n.
  1. State of being entangled; intricate and confused involution; that which entangles; intricacy; perplexity.
  2. An extensive low obstacle formed of stakes, stumps, or the like, connected by wires, ropes, or the like. (Mil.)
  3. An obstruction of cables and spars across a river or harbor entrance. (Naut.)