Definitions

1. noun

a device for catching or ensnaring something, such as a net or a snare

“The trammel in the birdcage was designed to prevent the bird from flying away.”

2. verb

to catch or ensnare something, typically in a net or a snare

“The fishermen trammelled the net to catch as many fish as possible.”

3. verb

to restrict or impede the movement or action of something

“The heavy traffic trammelled the city’s main street, causing long delays.”

4. verb

to confine or imprison someone

“The prisoners were trammelled in their cells, with no access to the outside world.”