IELTS Anvil

entanglement

CEFR: C1

The physical state of being snared or caught in obstacles such as marine fishing gear or nets.

Synonyms

ensnarement
mesh trap

Common Collocations

net entanglement
risk of entanglement
marine entanglement

Example Sentence

Accidental net entanglement represents the single greatest anthropogenic threat to coastal cetacean populations.

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