trammelling

noun

a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)

a restraint that is used to teach a horse to amble

an adjustable pothook set in a fireplace

a fishing net with three layers

verb

place limits on (extent or amount or access)

catch in or as if in a trap

Roots

trestra- · Latin · three maculammel- · Latin · mesh, net ing-ling · English · present participle

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