constraint vs trammel

trammel vs constraint

constraint and trammel both are nouns.

constraint is not a verb while trammel is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
constraint	Yes	No	No	No
trammel	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, trammel is a hyponym of constraint; that is, trammel is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than constraint:

constraint: a device that retards something's motion
trammel: a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)

Other hyponyms of constraint include air bag, airbrake, dive brake, arrester, arrester hook, band, brake, brake, brake pad, brake shoe, shoe, skid, catch, stop, chain, fastener, fastening, fixing, holdfast, gag, muzzle, lead, leash, tether, ignition lock, lock, muzzle, life belt, safety belt, safety harness, drogue, sea anchor, bond, hamper, shackle.

constraint (noun)	trammel (noun)
the act of constraining; the threat or use of force to control the thoughts or behavior of others	a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
a device that retards something's motion	a restraint that is used to teach a horse to amble
the state of being physically constrained	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

constraint (verb)	trammel (verb)
	place limits on (extent or amount or access)
	catch in or as if in a trap

Difference between constraint and trammel

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