trammel (n.)

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

    [ Syn: trammel net ]

  2. an adjustable pothook set in a fireplace

  3. a restraint that is used to teach a horse to amble

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

    [ Syn: shackle , bond , hamper ]

    trammel (v.)

  1. catch in or as if in a trap; The men trap foxes

    [ Syn: trap , entrap , snare , ensnare ]

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

    [ Syn: restrict , restrain , limit , bound , confine , throttle ]

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