Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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constrain | No | No | Yes | No |
trammel | Yes | No | Yes | No |
constrain (noun) | trammel (noun) |
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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; the outer two are coarse mesh and the loose inner layer is fine mesh |
constrain (verb) | trammel (verb) |
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severely restrict in scope or extent | place limits on (extent or amount or access) |
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement | catch in or as if in a trap |
compel to behave in a certain way |