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  1. 1. adv. & a. In collision; entangled. Source: opted
  2. 2. adj. especially of a ship's lines etc Source: wordnet
  3. 3. In collision; entangled. Totten. To run afoul of, to run against or come into collision with, especially so as to become entangled or to cause injury. Source: webster
  4. 4. In collision; entangled. Totten. To run afoul of, to runagainst or come into collision with, especially so as to becomeentangled or to cause injury. Source: adambom
  5. 5. s. especially of a ship's lines etc Source: ecdict

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