trammel

名词 trammel:

1. a fishing net with three layers; the outer two are coarse mesh and the loose inner layer is fine mesh
   同义词：trammel net
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)
   同义词：shackle, bond, hamper

动词 trammel:

1. catch in or as if in a trap
   同义词：trap, entrap, snare, ensnare
2. place limits on (extent or access)
   同义词：restrict, restrain, limit, bound, confine, throttle

1. An instrument for gauging and adjusting machine parts; a trammel.
   量规; 卡尺一种有来测量并调节机器部件的仪器; 椭圆规
2. No longer trammel by his responsibility as chairman, he can say what he wish.
   他不当董事长就不受职务约束了，想说什么就说什么。