Definition of trammel - Rhyme Finder

Definitions

Noun

a fishing net with three layers; the outer two are coarse mesh and the loose inner layer is fine mesh

Noun

an adjustable pothook set in a fireplace

Noun

a restraint that is used to teach a horse to amble

Noun

a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)

Verb

catch in or as if in a trap; "The men trap foxes"

Verb

place limits on (extent or access); "restrict the use of this parking lot"; "limit the time you can spend with your friends"

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Synonyms

bond bound confine ensnare entrap hamper limit restrain restrict shackle snare throttle trammel net trap

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More General Terms

capture catch check constraint contain control curb fishing net fishnet hold hold in moderate pothook restraint

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More Specific Terms

baffle ball and chain chains clamp down constrain crack down cramp cuff cumber draw a line draw the line encumber fetter gate gin halter hamper handcuff handlock harness hobble inhibit irons manacle mark off mark out reduce regulate rein restrain rule stiffen strangle tie tighten tighten up

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