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trammel vs pothook

pothook vs trammel

trammel and pothook both are nouns.

trammel is a verb but pothook is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
trammel Yes No Yes No
pothook Yes No No No
As nouns, pothook is a hypernym of trammel; that is, pothook is a word with a broader meaning than trammel:
  • trammel: an adjustable pothook set in a fireplace
  • pothook: an S-shaped hook to suspend a pot over a fire
trammel (noun) pothook (noun)
a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner) an S-shaped hook to suspend a pot over a fire
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) pothook (verb)
place limits on (extent or amount or access)
catch in or as if in a trap
Difference between trammel and pothook

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