TRAMMEL
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Trammel.
Trammel - as a noun
A fishing net with three layers; the outer two are coarse mesh and the loose inner layer is fine mesh
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
trammel netAn 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)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bond7hamper13shackle16Hypernyms (Closely Related)
constraint12restraint9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Trammel - as a verb
Catch in or as if in a trap
Example: "The men trap foxes"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ensnare7entrap8snare5trap6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
capture11catch12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Place limits on (extent or amount or access)
Example: "Restrict the use of this parking lot"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bound8confine12limit7restrict10throttle11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He was caught in a legal trammel that prevented him from taking any action."
"The trammel of bureaucracy stifled her creativity."
"He struggled to break free from the trammels of addiction."
"The trammels of poverty restricted their opportunities for education."
"She found herself caught in the trammels of a toxic relationship."
Word Game Points
Is TRAMMEL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, trammel is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TRAMMEL has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is TRAMMEL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, trammel is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTRAMMEL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is TRAMMEL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, trammel is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTRAMMEL has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
