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Trammel Definition & Meaning

trammel
noun
  1. a fishing net with three layers; the outer two are coarse mesh and the loose inner layer is fine mesh
  2. an adjustable pothook set in a fireplace
  3. a restraint that is used to teach a horse to amble
  4. a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
verb
  1. catch in or as if in a trap; "The men trap foxes"
  2. place limits on (extent or access); "restrict the use of this parking lot"; "limit the time you can spend with your friends"

"Trammel" in song lyrics

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  • "marvin trammel"
    AOL — AOL
  • "baseballplayer alan trammel"
    AOL — AOL
  • "becky trammel"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does trammel mean?
a fishing net with three layers; the outer two are coarse mesh and the loose inner layer is fine mesh an 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) catch in or as if in a trap; "The men trap foxes" place limits on (extent or access); "restrict the use of this parking lot"; "limit the time you can spend with your friends"
What part of speech is trammel?
Trammel is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does trammel have?
Trammel has 6 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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