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TRAMMELS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Trammels.

Trammels - 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)

Trammels - 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 trammels of society can often limit individual freedom."
"She felt trapped in the trammels of her mundane routine."
"The political trammels hindered the progress of the reform."
"Breaking free from the trammels of addiction is a lifelong challenge."
"The trammels of poverty have affected generations in this community."
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Word Game Points

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

TRAMMELS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is TRAMMELS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, trammels is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TRAMMELS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is TRAMMELS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, trammels is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TRAMMELS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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