trammel English

Meaning trammel meaning

What does trammel mean?

trammel

— noun a restraint that is used to teach a horse to amble

— noun an adjustable pothook set in a fireplace

— noun (= trammel net) a fishing net with three layers; the outer two are coarse mesh and the loose inner layer is fine mesh

— verb (= restrict, limit) place limits on (extent or access) restrict the use of this parking lot limit the time you can spend with your friends

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

— verb (= trap) catch in or as if in a trap The men trap foxes

Synonyms trammel synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as trammel?

trammel English » English

snare

shackle

hinder

block

trap

restrain

impede

hamper

entrap

ensnare

encumber

vernier calipers

trammel net

prevent

obstruct

fetter

confine

trig

thwart

throttle

tether

sliding calipers

slide gauge

seine

restrict

net

manacle

limit

hitch

handicap

embarrass

deter

cross

chain

bound

bond

bind

bar

arrest

trawl

tram

track down

tie down

tie

take

sweep-net

stymy

stymie

stunt

stop