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TRAMMEL

Definition:

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

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Related Words:

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

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