Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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cuff | Yes | No | Yes | No |
trammel | Yes | No | Yes | No |
cuff (noun) | trammel (noun) |
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the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg | a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner) |
shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs | 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 |
cuff (verb) | trammel (verb) |
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hit with the hand | place limits on (extent or amount or access) |
confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs | catch in or as if in a trap |
to get involved in a relationship with another person |