What does tanglefooted mean?
Tanglefooted means (rare) Uncoordinated, bumbling..
Tanglefooted
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(rare) Uncoordinated, bumbling..
Definitions by Sense
- (rare) Uncoordinated, bumbling.
- (of trees or other plants) Having tanglefoot applied (to trap insects and prevent them from climbing up).
Example Sentences
Many adults join in line dancing because it is adaptable to all levels of fitness and ability — from the tanglefooted to experienced social dancers.
The 10 tanglefooted stalks were considered to represent a less productive resource "patch" than the entire plot when treated with "Tanglefoot".
Synonyms for tanglefooted
Antonyms for tanglefooted
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Word Forms
- more tanglefooted
- most tanglefooted
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How do you use tanglefooted in a sentence?
Many adults join in line dancing because it is adaptable to all levels of fitness and ability — from the tanglefooted to experienced social dancers.
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