ENMESH

enmesh, mesh, ensnarl

(verb) entangle or catch in (or as if in) a mesh

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Verb

enmesh (third-person singular simple present enmeshes, present participle enmeshing, simple past and past participle enmeshed)

To mesh; to tangle or interweave in such a manner as not to be easily separated, particularly in a mesh or net like manner.

To involve in such complications as to render extrication difficult

To involve in difficulties.

Source: Wiktionary


En*mesh", v. t. Etym: [Pref. en- + mesh. Cf. Inmesh.]

Definition: To catch or entangle in, or as in, meshes. Shak. My doubts enmesh me if I try. Lowell.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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