Enmeshing

/ɛnˈmɛʃɪŋ/ noun

Definition

the action of catching, trapping, or deeply involving something in a mesh or complicated situation.

Etymology

Present participle of enmesh; the gerund form describing the ongoing process of entanglement or involvement.

Kelly Says

In marine biology, the 'enmeshing' of dolphins in fishing nets represents a tragic unintended consequence of humanity's food production—a reminder that our actions enmesh us in ecological systems whether we recognize it or not.

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