Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [tram-uh l]
- /ˈtræm əl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [tram-uh l]
- /ˈtræm əl/
Definitions of trammeled word
- noun trammeled Usually, trammels. a hindrance or impediment to free action; restraint: the trammels of custom. 1
- noun trammeled an instrument for drawing ellipses. 1
- noun trammeled Also called tram. a device used to align or adjust parts of a machine. 1
- noun trammeled trammel net. 1
- noun trammeled a fowling net. 1
- noun trammeled a contrivance hung in a fireplace to support pots or kettles over the fire. 1
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Origin of trammeled
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English tramayle < Middle French tramail, variant of tremail three-mesh net < Late Latin trēmaculum, equivalent to Latin trē(s) three + macula mesh
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Parts of speech for Trammeled
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
trammeled popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
trammeled usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for trammeled
adj trammeled
- malfunctioning — failure to function properly: a malfunction of the liver; the malfunction of a rocket.
verb trammeled
- caulked — Simple past tense and past participle of caulk.
- enchained — Simple past form of enchain.
- gimped — a limp.
- hobbled — to walk lamely; limp.
- interfered — to come into opposition, as one thing with another, especially with the effect of hampering action or procedure (often followed by with): Constant distractions interfere with work.
Antonyms for trammeled
verb trammeled
- loosed — free or released from fastening or attachment: a loose end.
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