Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Trammelled.
Trammelled - 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)
Trammelled - 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
"Her creativity was trammelled by rigid rules and expectations."
"Their progress was trammelled by bureaucratic red tape."
"The author's artistic vision was trammelled by the publisher's demands for a commercial storyline."
"The trammelled economy struggled to rebound after the financial crisis."
"She felt trammelled by the limitations of her small town upbringing."
Word Game Points
Is TRAMMELLED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, trammelled is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TRAMMELLED has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is TRAMMELLED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, trammelled is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTRAMMELLED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is TRAMMELLED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, trammelled is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTRAMMELLED has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
