trammel

Definitions of trammel in various dictionaries:

noun - a fishing net with three layers

noun - an adj ustable pothook set in a fireplace

noun - a restraint that is used to teach a horse to amble

noun - a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)

verb - catch in or as if in a trap

verb - place limits on (extent or access)

A shackle used to teach a horse to amble.

Something that restricts activity, expression, or progress; a restraint.

A vertically set fishing net of three layers, consisting of a finely meshed net between two nets of coarse mesh.

An instrument for describing ellipses.

An instrument for gauging and adj usting parts of a machine; a tram.

An arrangement of links and a hook in a fireplace for raising and lowering a kettle.

To enmesh in or as if in a fishing net.

To hinder the activity or free movement of.

verb - to obstruct the progress of