Search Result:trammel
KK Pronunciation
〔 ˋtræmL 〕
Pronunciation
〔 ˊtræml 〕
Overview of noun trammel
The noun trammel has 4 senses
- trammel net, trammel -- (a fishing net with three layers; the outer two are coarse mesh and the loose inner layer is fine mesh)
- trammel -- (an adjustable pothook set in a fireplace)
- trammel -- (a restraint that is used to teach a horse to amble)
- shackle, bond, hamper, trammel -- (a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner))
Overview of verb trammel
The verb trammel has 2 senses
- trap, entrap, snare, ensnare, trammel -- (catch in or as if in a trap; "The men trap foxes")
- restrict, restrain, trammel, limit, bound, confine, throttle -- (place limits on (extent or access); "restrict the use of this parking lot"; "limit the time you can spend with your friends")