Definition of trammel
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trammel
nounDefinition of trammel (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: something impeding activity, progress, or freedom : restraint
—usually used in plural
2
: a net for catching birds or fish
especially
: one having three layers with the middle one finer-meshed and slack so that fish passing through carry some of the center net through the coarser opposite net and are trapped
3
: an adjustable pothook for a fireplace crane
4
: a shackle used for making a horse amble
5a
: an instrument for drawing ellipses
b
: a compass for drawing large circles that consists of a beam with two sliding parts
—usually used in plural
c
: any of various gauges used for aligning or adjusting machine parts
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The first known use of trammel was in the 14th century
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