ball and chain


Definition: Meaning of, ball and chain in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / bɔːl ənd;(ə)n;and tʃeɪn /

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  1. something that limits your freedom and stops you from doing what you want to do
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  2. a heavy metal ball on a chain, tied to a prisoner's legs, to stop the prisoner from escaping
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