The stem of a mushroom, kelp, etc. / The trunk of a tree. / The caudicle within the pollinarium of an orchid flower / The petiole of the frond of a fern or palm

present participle of enmesh

Joint sovereignty over a territory by two or more countries. / A region or territory under such rule. / (US, Canada, Philippines) The system of ownership by which such condominiums operate

(archaic, slang) Not much good; something of little value or importance.