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trammel

noun, verb

/ˈtræməl/

Meaning

A restriction or impediment to freedom of action; to restrict.

The strict rules trammel the creativity of the students.

restriction, obstacle, limit, hinder

freedom, liberty, allowance

legal trammels, trammel of society, trammel creativity

a thin piece of cord or thread; to tie or fasten with a string

forward movement toward a destination or improvement in a condition

A solid piece of hard material; to stop movement or progress.

A part of the trunk or a large branch of a tree that has fallen or been cut off; also to record info...

A factual written account of important events in order of time; to record such events.

A difference between two or more things; to compare two things to show how they are different.