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TRAMMELLED

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Trammelled.

Trammelled - as a noun

A fishing net with three layers; the outer two are coarse mesh and the loose inner layer is fine mesh

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
trammel net

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)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bondhampershackle
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
constraintrestraint
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Trammelled - as a verb

Catch in or as if in a trap

Example: "The men trap foxes"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ensnareentrapsnaretrap
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
capturecatch
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Her creativity was trammelled by rigid rules and expectations."
"Their progress was trammelled by bureaucratic red tape."
"The author's artistic vision was trammelled by the publisher's demands for a commercial storyline."
"The trammelled economy struggled to rebound after the financial crisis."
"She felt trammelled by the limitations of her small town upbringing."
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Word Game Points

Is TRAMMELLED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, trammelled is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TRAMMELLED has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is TRAMMELLED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, trammelled is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TRAMMELLED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is TRAMMELLED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, trammelled is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TRAMMELLED has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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