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Trammel - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A trammel is a restriction or hindrance that limits freedom or action. It can also refer to a net for catching fish or birds, or a device used to draw precise ellipses.

trammel

/ˈtræməl/ /ˈtræm(ə)l/

Definition:

A restriction or hindrance, or a device to limit movement.

Synonyms:

restraint, shackle, impediment, constraint

Part of Speech:

noun, verb

Antonyms:

freedom, liberation

Common Collocations:

trammel net, trammel wheel, trammel of convention

Derivatives:

trammeling, trammeled (or trammelled)

Usage Tips:

Use "trammel" as a noun for restrictions or a verb meaning to hinder someone's actions.

Common Phrases:

"trammel one's freedom, " "trammel of tradition, " "caught in the trammels"

Etymology:

From Old French *tramail*, meaning a fishing net, later extended to mean any hindrance.

Examples:

  • 1. The rules trammel her creativity unnecessarily.
  • 2. He felt the trammel of societal expectations weighing him down.
  • 3. Fishermen used a trammel net to catch fish efficiently.
  • 4. Don’t let fear trammel your ambitions in life.

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