Trammel

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NOUN

trammel net

a fishing net with three layers

an adjustable pothook set in a fireplace

a restraint that is used to teach a horse to amble

shackle, bond, hamper

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

VERB

trap, entrap, snare, ensnare

catch in or as if in a trap

restrict, limit, bound, confine, throttle

place limits on (extent or amount or access)

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