Trammel (Noun)
Meaning 1
A restraint that is used to teach a horse to amble.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
An adjustable pothook set in a fireplace.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The trammel was adjusted to hold the kettle at the perfect height over the flames.
- She carefully hung the pot from the trammel, making sure it was secure before leaving the room.
- The old fireplace still had its original trammel, which had been used by generations of cooks.
- He reached up to adjust the trammel, lowering the stew pot closer to the heat.
- The trammel creaked as she hung the heavy cauldron from its hook.
Meaning 3
A restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 4
A fishing net with three layers; the outer two are coarse mesh and the loose inner layer is fine mesh.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.