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trammel vs fishnet

fishnet vs trammel

trammel and fishnet both are nouns.

trammel is a verb but fishnet is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
trammel Yes No Yes No
fishnet Yes No No No
As nouns, fishnet is a hypernym of trammel; that is, fishnet is a word with a broader meaning than trammel:
  • trammel: a fishing net with three layers; the outer two are coarse mesh and the loose inner layer is fine mesh
  • fishnet: a net that will enclose fish when it is pulled in
Other hypernyms of trammel include fishing net.
trammel (noun) fishnet (noun)
a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner) a net that will enclose fish when it is pulled in
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) fishnet (verb)
place limits on (extent or amount or access)
catch in or as if in a trap
Difference between trammel and fishnet

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