Synonyms: shackle, trammel, bond, hamper
Definition: a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
Similar words: restraint, constraint
Definition: a device that retards something's motion
Usage: the car did not have proper restraints fitted
Synonyms: trammel
Definition: a restraint that is used to teach a horse to amble
Similar words: restraint, constraint
Definition: a device that retards something's motion
Usage: the car did not have proper restraints fitted
Synonyms: trammel
Definition: an adjustable pothook set in a fireplace
Similar words: pothook
Definition: an S-shaped hook to suspend a pot over a fire
Synonyms: trammel, trammel net
Definition: a fishing net with three layers; the outer two are coarse mesh and the loose inner layer is fine mesh
Similar words: fishing net, fishnet
Definition: a net that will enclose fish when it is pulled in
Synonyms: restrain, restrict, confine, bound, limit, trammel, throttle
Definition: place limits on (extent or access)
Usage: restrict the use of this parking lot; limit the time you can spend with your friends
Similar words: contain, control, curb, hold, hold in, check, moderate
Definition: lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
Usage: moderate your alcohol intake; hold your tongue; hold your temper; control your anger
Synonyms: snare, trammel, trap, ensnare, entrap
Definition: catch in or as if in a trap
Usage: The men trap foxes
Definition: capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping
Usage: I caught a rabbit in the trap today