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trammel vs handlock

handlock vs trammel

trammel and handlock both are nouns.

trammel is a verb but handlock is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
trammel Yes No Yes No
handlock Yes No No No
As nouns, handlock is a hyponym of trammel; that is, handlock 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)
  • handlock: shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs
Other hyponyms of trammel include ball and chain, fetter, hobble, cuff, handcuff, manacle, chains, irons.
trammel (noun) handlock (noun)
a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner) shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs
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) handlock (verb)
place limits on (extent or amount or access)
catch in or as if in a trap
Difference between trammel and handlock

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