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