entoil

verb

in-ˈtȯi(-ə)l How to pronounce entoil (audio)
Definition of entoilnext
as in to trap
to catch or hold as if in a net entoiled by the strings of fate

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  1. trap
  2. tangle
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  • That ought to be advantageous for the Spaniard, who seemed too often to run aground when trapped inside in a more narrow system.
    — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • These defects trap electrical charges, which lowers efficiency and makes permanent damage more likely during reverse-bias operation.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
Definition of trap
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  • Each strand is like a beautiful clump of calligraphy all tangled up in itself, as captivating and lonely as any earthwork.
    — Hilton Als, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
  • But naturally, Ohtani’s health is tangled up in all those answers.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
Definition of tangle
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