1
a fishing net with three layers; the outer two are coarse mesh and the loose inner layer is fine mesh
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)
5
Whatever impedes activity, progress, or freedom, such as a net or shackle.
1
catch in or as if in a trap
"The men trap foxes"
2
place limits on (extent or amount or access)
"restrict the use of this parking lot"
"limit the time you can spend with your friends"
3
To entangle, as in a net.
Example Sentences
"The men trap foxes"
verb
"restrict the use of this parking lot"
verb
"limit the time you can spend with your friends"
verb
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)