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trammeling

/ˈtræməlɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does trammeling mean?

verb

to obstruct or hinder the progress of something, especially by entangling or ensnaring it.

Example

"The tree's roots were trammeling the stream, preventing it from flowing freely."

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