A difficult circumstance or problem.
A type of syllogism of the form "if A is true then B is true; if C is true then D is true; either A or C is true; therefore either B or D is true".
A circumstance in which a choice must be made between two or more alternatives that seem equally undesirable.
Offering to an opponent a choice between two (equally unfavorable) alternatives.
The condition of being deeply involved and intricated (with politics, a group, another person, etc.)
An obstruction of cables and spars across a river or harbour entrance.
The condition, or an instance, of being romantically or sexually involved with another person; an affair.
The act of entangling.
An obstruction placed in front or on the flank of a fortification, to impede an enemy's approach.