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shackle vs trammel

trammel vs shackle

shackle and trammel both are nouns.

shackle and trammel both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shackle Yes No Yes No
trammel Yes No Yes No
As nouns, shackle and trammel are synonyms defined as:
  • shackle and trammel: a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
Other synonyms of shackle include bond, hamper.
shackle (noun) trammel (noun)
a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner) a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
a U-shaped bar; the open end can be passed through chain links and closed with a bar 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
shackle (verb) trammel (verb)
restrain with fetters place limits on (extent or amount or access)
bind the arms of catch in or as if in a trap
Difference between shackle and trammel

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