Trammel — synonyms, definition

1. trammel (Noun)

bond hamper shackle trammel net

trammel (Noun) — A fishing net with three layers; the outer two are coarse mesh and the loose inner layer is fine mesh.

trammel (Noun) — An adjustable pothook set in a fireplace.

trammel (Noun) — A restraint that is used to teach a horse to amble.

trammel (Noun) — A restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner).

constraint fishing net fishnet pothook restraint ball and chain chains cuff fetter handcuff handlock hobble irons manacle

2. trammel (Verb)

bound confine ensnare entrap limit restrain restrict snare throttle trap

trammel (Verb) — (hunting) catch in or as if in a trap. ex. "The men trammel foxes"

trammel (Verb) — Place limits on (extent or access). ex. "trammel the use of this parking lot"

capture catch check contain control curb hold hold in moderate baffle clamp down constrain crack down cramp cumber draw a line draw the line encumber gate gin halter hamper harness inhibit mark off mark out reduce regulate rein • • •