Entrammeling, spelled /en-treh-muh-ling/, refers to the act of obstructing or hindering someone or something. This word is often confused with its homophone, "untrammeled", which means unrestricted or unrestrained. The correct spelling of entrammeling is derived from the verb "entrammel", which means "to impede or hinder". It is important to use the correct spelling and definition to avoid misunderstandings in professional and academic settings.