TRAMMEL

Definition of TRAMMEL

  1. (verb)catch in or as if in a trap
  2. (verb)place limits on (extent or amount or access)
  3. (noun)a fishing net with three layers; the outer two are coarse mesh and the loose inner layer is fine mesh
  4. (noun)an adjustable pothook set in a fireplace
  5. (noun)a restraint that is used to teach a horse to amble
  6. (noun)a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)