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trammel vs irons

irons vs trammel

trammel and irons both are nouns.

trammel is a verb but irons is not a verb.

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

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