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TRAMMELLING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Trammelling.

Trammelling - 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)

Trammelling - 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

"The new regulations are trammelling the growth of small businesses."
"The government's actions are trammelling the rights of citizens."
"The bureaucracy is trammelling the effectiveness of the organization."
"The outdated policies are trammelling progress in the education sector."
"The trammelling effect of bureaucracy impedes progress."
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Word Game Points

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

TRAMMELLING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is TRAMMELLING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, trammelling is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TRAMMELLING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is TRAMMELLING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, trammelling is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TRAMMELLING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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