Trammel: meaning, definitions and examples
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trammel
[ ˈtræməl ]
to restrain movement
To trammel means to restrict or limit someone’s freedom or ability to act. It often implies the use of chains or a net to confine someone or something.
Synonyms
confine, hinder, impede, restrain.
Examples of usage
- The regulations trammel creativity in the industry.
- He felt trammelled by their expectations.
- Don't let fear trammel your ambitions.
a type of net
A trammel is a type of fishing net that consists of three layers, used mainly for trapping fish. It is designed to catch fish while allowing smaller species to escape.
Synonyms
entrapment, net, trap.
Examples of usage
- They set out their trammel nets at dawn.
- The fisherman checked his trammel for any caught fish.
- Utilizing a trammel can increase fishing efficiency.
Translations
Translations of the word "trammel" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tramelar
- restrição
- cerco
🇮🇳 अवरोध
- प्रतिबंध
- जाल
🇩🇪 Einschränkung
- Fangnetz
- Hemmung
🇮🇩 jerat
- kendala
- pembatasan
🇺🇦 перешкода
- обмеження
- пастка
🇵🇱 ograniczenie
- pułapka
- sieć
🇯🇵 制約
- 網
- 障害
🇫🇷 restriction
- piège
- filet
🇪🇸 trampa
- restricción
- red
🇹🇷 kısıtlama
- tuzak
- ağ
🇰🇷 제한
- 덫
- 그물
🇸🇦 قيود
- فخ
- شبكة
🇨🇿 omezení
- past
- síť
🇸🇰 obmedzenie
- pasca
- sieť
🇨🇳 限制
- 陷阱
- 网
🇸🇮 omejitev
- past
- mreža
🇮🇸 takmarkanir
- gildra
- net
🇰🇿 шектеу
- тұзақ
- тор
🇬🇪 შეზღუდვა
- ხაფანგი
- ქსელი
🇦🇿 məhdudiyyət
- tələ
- tor
🇲🇽 trampa
- restricción
- red
Etymology
The word 'trammel' comes from the Old French 'tramail,' meaning 'a net' or 'a drag net for catching fish.' Its roots can be traced further back to the Latin term 'trama,' which means 'a web' or 'a network.' The use of 'trammel' in English dates back to the 14th century, initially referring to the physical act of entangling or ensnaring. Over time, the term evolved to include metaphorical meanings, encompassing restrictions on freedom or movement. The dual nature of 'trammel' reflects both a physical restraint, in the context of nets, and an abstract limitation, indicating how it captures the essence of being held back or confined in various aspects of life.