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pothook vs trammel

trammel vs pothook

pothook and trammel both are nouns.

pothook is not a verb while trammel is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pothook Yes No No No
trammel Yes No Yes No
As nouns, trammel is a hyponym of pothook; that is, trammel is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pothook:
  • pothook: an S-shaped hook to suspend a pot over a fire
  • trammel: an adjustable pothook set in a fireplace
pothook (noun) trammel (noun)
an S-shaped hook to suspend a pot over a fire 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
pothook (verb) trammel (verb)
place limits on (extent or amount or access)
catch in or as if in a trap
Difference between pothook and trammel

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