Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Trammels.
Trammels - 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)
Trammels - 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
"The trammels of society can often limit individual freedom."
"She felt trapped in the trammels of her mundane routine."
"The political trammels hindered the progress of the reform."
"Breaking free from the trammels of addiction is a lifelong challenge."
"The trammels of poverty have affected generations in this community."
Word Game Points
Is TRAMMELS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, trammels is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TRAMMELS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is TRAMMELS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, trammels is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTRAMMELS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is TRAMMELS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, trammels is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTRAMMELS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
