Dictionary definition · trammel
noun
- 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)
verb
- catch in or as if in a trap"The men trap foxes"
- place limits on (extent or amount or access)"restrict the use of this parking lot"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).