trammel是什么意思

n.

限制,束缚

渔网

椭圆规；量规

vt.

束缚；妨碍

用网捕捉

Noun

1. a fishing net with three layers; the outer two are coarse mesh and the loose inner layer is fine mesh

2. an adjustable pothook set in a fireplace

3. a restraint that is used to teach a horse to amble

4. a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)

Verb

1. catch in or as if in a trap;

2. place limits on (extent or access);