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trammel vs encumber

encumber vs trammel

trammel is a noun but encumber is not a noun.

trammel and encumber both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
trammel Yes No Yes No
encumber No No Yes No
As verbs, encumber is a hyponym of trammel; that is, encumber is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than trammel:
  • trammel: place limits on (extent or amount or access)
  • encumber: restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult
trammel (noun) encumber (noun)
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
trammel (verb) encumber (verb)
place limits on (extent or amount or access) restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult
catch in or as if in a trap
Difference between trammel and encumber

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