trammels

Noun

• a fishing net with three layers; the outer two are coarse mesh and the loose inner layer is fine mesh
• an adjustable pothook set in a fireplace
• a restraint that is used to teach a horse to amble
• a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
• plural of trammel

Verb

• catch in or as if in a trap
• place limits on (extent or access)

Synonyms

bond, bound, confine, ensnare, entrap, hamper, limit, restrain, restrict, shackle, snare, throttle, trammel, trammel net, trap