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trammel vs fetter

fetter vs trammel

trammel and fetter both are nouns.

trammel and fetter both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
trammel Yes No Yes No
fetter Yes No Yes No
As nouns, fetter is a hyponym of trammel; that is, fetter is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than trammel:
  • trammel: a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
  • fetter: a shackle for the ankles or feet
Other hyponyms of trammel include ball and chain, hobble, cuff, handcuff, handlock, manacle, chains, irons.
trammel (noun) fetter (noun)
a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner) a shackle for the ankles or feet
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) fetter (verb)
place limits on (extent or amount or access) restrain with fetters
catch in or as if in a trap
Difference between trammel and fetter

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