The Clue
MacBeth's "___ up the consequence" (7 letter answer)
The Answer
TRAMMEL
Tags
Notes
The answer TRAMMEL is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1800 puzzles.
Related Clues
Enmesh
Net
Restrain
Catch in a net
Fishing net
Horse shackle
Impede or confine
Definition
TRAMMEL as a noun:
1. (trammel net, trammel) = 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. (shackle, bond, hamper, trammel) = a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
TRAMMEL as a verb:
1. (trap, entrap, snare, ensnare, trammel) = catch in or as if in a trap; "The men trap foxes"
2. (restrict, restrain, trammel, limit, bound, confine, throttle) = place limits on (extent or access); "restrict the use of this parking lot"; "limit the time you can spend with your friends"