Meaning Of The Word Ball and chain
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Ball and chain Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Ball and chain?
ball and chain in British English
a metal ball fastened by a chain to a prisoner's body to prevent escape noun: (formerly) a heavy iron ball attached to a chain and fastened to a prisoner noun: a heavy iron ball fastened by a chain to a prisoner's leg |
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