Something that limits or restricts

• trammel

  1. A shackle used to teach a horse to amble.
  2. Something that restricts activity, expression, or progress; a restraint.
  3. A vertically set fishing net of three layers, consisting of a finely meshed net between two nets of coarse mesh.

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  1. A shackle used to teach a horse to amble.
  2. Something that restricts activity, expression, or progress; a restraint.
  3. A vertically set fishing net of three layers, consisting of a finely meshed net between two nets of coarse mesh.

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• stricture

  1. A restraint, limit, or restriction:
  2. An abnormal narrowing of a bodily duct or passage.
  3. An adverse remark or criticism:

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  1. A restraint, limit, or restriction:
  2. An abnormal narrowing of a bodily duct or passage.
  3. An adverse remark or criticism:

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• restriction

  1. The action of restricting or the state of being restricted:
  2. Something that restricts; a regulation or limitation:

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  1. The action of restricting or the state of being restricted:
  2. Something that restricts; a regulation or limitation:

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• restraint

  1. The act of restraining:
  2. The condition of being restrained, especially the condition of losing one's freedom:
  3. An influence that inhibits or restrains:

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  1. The act of restraining:
  2. The condition of being restrained, especially the condition of losing one's freedom:
  3. An influence that inhibits or restrains:

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• limitation

  1. The act of limiting or the state of being limited:
  2. A limiting rule or condition; a restriction:
  3. A shortcoming or defect:

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  1. The act of limiting or the state of being limited:
  2. A limiting rule or condition; a restriction:
  3. A shortcoming or defect:

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• limit

  1. The point, edge, or line beyond which something ends, may not go, or is not allowed:
  2. The boundary surrounding a specific area; bounds:
  3. Something that restricts or restrains; a restraint:

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  1. The point, edge, or line beyond which something ends, may not go, or is not allowed:
  2. The boundary surrounding a specific area; bounds:
  3. Something that restricts or restrains; a restraint:

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• inhibition

  1. The act of inhibiting or the state of being inhibited.
  2. Something that restrains, blocks, or suppresses.
  3. Conscious or unconscious restraint of a behavioral process, desire, or impulse.

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  1. The act of inhibiting or the state of being inhibited.
  2. Something that restrains, blocks, or suppresses.
  3. Conscious or unconscious restraint of a behavioral process, desire, or impulse.

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• cramp

  1. An involuntary, spasmodic muscle contraction causing severe pain.
  2. A temporary partial paralysis of habitually or excessively used muscles.
  3. Spasmodic contractions of the uterus, such as those occurring during menstruation or labor, usually causing pain in the abdomen that may radiate to the lower back and thighs.

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  1. An involuntary, spasmodic muscle contraction causing severe pain.
  2. A temporary partial paralysis of habitually or excessively used muscles.
  3. Spasmodic contractions of the uterus, such as those occurring during menstruation or labor, usually causing pain in the abdomen that may radiate to the lower back and thighs.

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• constraint

  1. The threat or use of force to prevent, restrict, or dictate the action or thought of others.
  2. The state of being restricted or confined within prescribed bounds:
  3. One that restricts, limits, or regulates; a check:

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  1. The threat or use of force to prevent, restrict, or dictate the action or thought of others.
  2. The state of being restricted or confined within prescribed bounds:
  3. One that restricts, limits, or regulates; a check:

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• circumscription

  1. a circumscribing or being circumscribed
  2. a boundary or outline
  3. a limitation or restriction

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  1. a circumscribing or being circumscribed
  2. a boundary or outline
  3. a limitation or restriction

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• check

  1. A piece of paper that is a negotiable instrument drawn on a bank and payable on demand to the person identified as the payee. A piece of paper that is a negotiable instrument drawn on a bank and payable on demand to the person identified as the payee.

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  1. A piece of paper that is a negotiable instrument drawn on a bank and payable on demand to the person identified as the payee. A piece of paper that is a negotiable instrument drawn on a bank and payable on demand to the person identified as the payee.

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To control, restrict, or arrest

• restrain

  1. To hold back or keep in check; control:
  2. To prevent (a person or group) from doing something or acting in a certain way:
  3. To hold, fasten, or secure so as to prevent or limit movement:

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  1. To hold back or keep in check; control:
  2. To prevent (a person or group) from doing something or acting in a certain way:
  3. To hold, fasten, or secure so as to prevent or limit movement:

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• in

  1. Within the limits, bounds, or area of:
  2. From the outside to a point within; into:
  3. To or at a situation or condition of:

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  1. Within the limits, bounds, or area of:
  2. From the outside to a point within; into:
  3. To or at a situation or condition of:

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• rein (back

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• pull in

  1. (literally) To pull something, so that comes inside.
  2. (idiomatic) To arrest.
  3. (idiomatic) To earn [money].

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  1. (literally) To pull something, so that comes inside.
  2. (idiomatic) To arrest.
  3. (idiomatic) To earn [money].

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• keep back

  1. to hold back, refuse to give or share
  2. to restrict or restrain
  3. to prevent (a pupil) to advance in a course

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  1. to hold back, refuse to give or share
  2. to restrict or restrain
  3. to prevent (a pupil) to advance in a course

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• keep

  1. To retain possession of:
  2. To have as a supply:
  3. To provide (a family, for example) with maintenance and support:

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  1. To retain possession of:
  2. To have as a supply:
  3. To provide (a family, for example) with maintenance and support:

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• inhibit

  1. To hold back; restrain:
  2. To cause (a person) to behave in a restrained or self-conscious way:
  3. To suppress or restrain (behavior, an impulse, or a desire) consciously or unconsciously.

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  1. To hold back; restrain:
  2. To cause (a person) to behave in a restrained or self-conscious way:
  3. To suppress or restrain (behavior, an impulse, or a desire) consciously or unconsciously.

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• hold in

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• hold down

  1. The act of holding down.
  2. A limit or restraint:
  3. Something, such as a clamp, used to hold an object in place.

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  1. The act of holding down.
  2. A limit or restraint:
  3. Something, such as a clamp, used to hold an object in place.

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• hold back

  1. (idiomatic) to act with reserve; to contain one's full measure or power
  2. (idiomatic) to contain; stop
  3. (idiomatic) to delay, especially in school

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  1. (idiomatic) to act with reserve; to contain one's full measure or power
  2. (idiomatic) to contain; stop
  3. (idiomatic) to delay, especially in school

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• hold

  1. To have and keep in one's grasp:
  2. To aim or direct; point:
  3. To keep from falling or moving; support:

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  1. To have and keep in one's grasp:
  2. To aim or direct; point:
  3. To keep from falling or moving; support:

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• constrain

  1. To keep within certain limits; confine or limit:
  2. To inhibit or restrain; hold back:
  3. To compel by physical, moral, or circumstantial force; oblige:

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  1. To keep within certain limits; confine or limit:
  2. To inhibit or restrain; hold back:
  3. To compel by physical, moral, or circumstantial force; oblige:

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• check

  1. A piece of paper that is a negotiable instrument drawn on a bank and payable on demand to the person identified as the payee. A piece of paper that is a negotiable instrument drawn on a bank and payable on demand to the person identified as the payee.

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  1. A piece of paper that is a negotiable instrument drawn on a bank and payable on demand to the person identified as the payee. A piece of paper that is a negotiable instrument drawn on a bank and payable on demand to the person identified as the payee.

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• bridle

  1. A harness, consisting of a headstall, bit, and reins, fitted about a horse's head and used to restrain or guide the animal.
  2. A curb or check:
  3. A span of chain, wire, or rope that can be secured at both ends to an object and slung from its center point.

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  1. A harness, consisting of a headstall, bit, and reins, fitted about a horse's head and used to restrain or guide the animal.
  2. A curb or check:
  3. A span of chain, wire, or rope that can be secured at both ends to an object and slung from its center point.

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• brake

  1. A device for slowing or stopping motion, as of a vehicle, especially by contact friction.
  2. Something that slows or stops action.
  3. To reduce the speed of with or as if with a brake.

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  1. A device for slowing or stopping motion, as of a vehicle, especially by contact friction.
  2. Something that slows or stops action.
  3. To reduce the speed of with or as if with a brake.

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• bit

  1. A small portion, degree, or amount:
  2. A brief amount of time; a moment:
  3. A short scene or episode in a theatrical performance.

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  1. A small portion, degree, or amount:
  2. A brief amount of time; a moment:
  3. A short scene or episode in a theatrical performance.

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Restraint

• check

  1. A piece of paper that is a negotiable instrument drawn on a bank and payable on demand to the person identified as the payee. A piece of paper that is a negotiable instrument drawn on a bank and payable on demand to the person identified as the payee.

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  1. A piece of paper that is a negotiable instrument drawn on a bank and payable on demand to the person identified as the payee. A piece of paper that is a negotiable instrument drawn on a bank and payable on demand to the person identified as the payee.

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• chain

  1. A connected, flexible series of links, typically of metal, used especially for holding objects together, for restraining, or for transmitting mechanical power.
  2. Such a set of links, often of precious metal and with pendants attached, worn as an ornament or symbol of office.
  3. Such a set of links measuring ten yards and attached to a pole at each end, moved up and down the field to indicate necessary yardage for gaining a first down.

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  1. A connected, flexible series of links, typically of metal, used especially for holding objects together, for restraining, or for transmitting mechanical power.
  2. Such a set of links, often of precious metal and with pendants attached, worn as an ornament or symbol of office.
  3. Such a set of links measuring ten yards and attached to a pole at each end, moved up and down the field to indicate necessary yardage for gaining a first down.

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• hindrance

  1. The act of hindering:
  2. The condition of being hindered.
  3. Something that hinders; an impediment.

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  1. The act of hindering:
  2. The condition of being hindered.
  3. Something that hinders; an impediment.

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Edge

• lip

  1. Either of two fleshy folds that surround the opening of the mouth.
  2. A labium.
  3. The margin of flesh around a wound.

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  1. Either of two fleshy folds that surround the opening of the mouth.
  2. A labium.
  3. The margin of flesh around a wound.

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• ledge

  1. A horizontal projection forming a narrow shelf on a wall.
  2. A cut or projection forming a shelf on a cliff or rock wall.
  3. An underwater ridge or rock shelf.

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  1. A horizontal projection forming a narrow shelf on a wall.
  2. A cut or projection forming a shelf on a cliff or rock wall.
  3. An underwater ridge or rock shelf.

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• curbstone

  1. A stone or row of stones that constitutes a curb.
  2. Untrained or unsophisticated; amateurish:

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  1. A stone or row of stones that constitutes a curb.
  2. Untrained or unsophisticated; amateurish:

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