tramel Definition
- 1a kind of fishing net with three layers, the middle one having smaller mesh than the outer
- 2a hindrance or impediment to someone's freedom of action
Using tramel: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tramel" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The fishermen cast their tramel into the sea.
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The bureaucracy was a tramel to his plans.
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The tramel of addiction is difficult to overcome.
tramel Synonyms and Antonyms
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Origins of tramel
from Middle English 'tramail', from Old French 'tramail', from 'tres' meaning 'three' + 'maille' meaning 'mesh'
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Summary: tramel in Brief
'Tramel' [ˈtræməl] refers to a type of fishing net with three layers, or a hindrance or impediment to someone's freedom of action. It can be used in phrases like 'The bureaucracy was a tramel to his plans,' and has synonyms like 'obstacle' and 'encumbrance.'
