Meaning Of The Word Ball and chain

Real Dictionary

What's the definition of Ball and chain? Find Ball and chain meanings, definitions and more at the Real Dictionary online.

Ball and chain Meaning

Ball and chain Definition
Ball and chain Definition

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

More Definitions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Definitions Of The Day

  • Side-wheel ‐ designating a steamboat having a paddle wheel…
  • Transmission line ‐ noun: a coaxial cable, waveguide, or other system…
  • Insulated ‐ adjective: covered with…
  • Visite ‐ noun: a type of cape…
  • Featureless ‐ adjective: If you say that something is featureless…
  • Yard of ale ‐ noun: a trumpet-shaped glass about 3 ft. (1 m)…
  • Caudate nucleus ‐ a central or fundamental part or thing around…
  • Displacement ‐ a displacing or being displaced; noun: Displacement…
  • Cryptadia ‐ plural noun: a collection of things to be kept…
  • Cranky ‐ in poor condition; apt to operate poorly; adjective…