trammel: Meaning and Definition of

tram•mel

1. Usually,a hindrance or impediment to free action; restraint: the trammels of custom.
2. an instrument for drawing ellipses.
3. Also calleda device used to align or adjust parts of a machine.
4. See
5. a fowling net.
6. a contrivance hung in a fireplace to support pots or kettles over the fire.
7. a fetter or shackle, esp. one used in training a horse to amble.

1. to involve or hold in trammels; restrain.
2. to catch or entangle in or as in a net.