TRAMMEL

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

  synonyms : bond , hamper , shackle

• (noun) a restraint that is used to teach a horse to amble

• (noun) an adjustable pothook set in a fireplace

• (noun) a fishing net with three layers; the outer two are coarse mesh and the loose inner layer is fine mesh

  synonyms : trammel net

• (verb) place limits on (extent or access)

  "restrict the use of this parking lot", "limit the time you can spend with your friends"

  synonyms : bound , confine , limit , restrain , restrict , throttle

• (verb) catch in or as if in a trap

  "The men trap foxes"

  synonyms : ensnare , entrap , snare , trap

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