trammel
/tɹˈæməl/ · 2 syllables
Meaning
noun
- a fishing net with three layers; the outer two are coarse mesh and the loose inner layer is fine mesh
- an adjustable pothook set in a fireplace
- a restraint that is used to teach a horse to amble
- 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” - place limits on (extent or amount or access)
“restrict the use of this parking lot”
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