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n. 1. An instrument for gauging and adjusting machine parts; a trammel. 2. Accurate mechanical adjustment: The device is in tram. tr.v. trammed, tram·ming, trams To adjust or align (mechanical parts) with a trammel. [Short for TRAMMEL.] |
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n. A shiny silk thread with very little twist, primarily used as a weft yarn. [Middle English, contrivance, from Old French traime, contrivance, weft, from Latin trāma, weft, woof.] |
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