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trammel vs shackle

shackle vs trammel

trammel and shackle both are nouns.

trammel and shackle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
trammel Yes No Yes No
shackle Yes No Yes No
As nouns, trammel and shackle are synonyms defined as:
  • trammel and shackle: a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
Other synonyms of trammel include bond, hamper.
trammel (noun) shackle (noun)
a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner) a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
a restraint that is used to teach a horse to amble a U-shaped bar; the open end can be passed through chain links and closed with a bar
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) shackle (verb)
place limits on (extent or amount or access) restrain with fetters
catch in or as if in a trap bind the arms of
Difference between trammel and shackle

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