restraint vs trammel

trammel vs restraint

restraint and trammel both are nouns.

restraint is not a verb while trammel is a verb.

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

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

restraint: 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 restraint 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.

restraint (noun)	trammel (noun)
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something	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
discipline in personal and social activities	an adjustable pothook set in a fireplace
lack of ornamentation	a fishing net with three layers; the outer two are coarse mesh and the loose inner layer is fine mesh
a rule or condition that limits freedom
the state of being physically constrained

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

Difference between restraint and trammel

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