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ball and chain

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1. ball and chain - Noun

2. ball and chain - Phrase

Meaning

heavy iron ball attached to a prisoner by a chain

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The Big Sick co-writer Emily V. Gordon will adapt the four-issue Ball and Chain — released between November 1999 and February 2000 — which comes from the minds of writer Scott Lobdell, and illustrators Alé Garza & Richard Bennett. Source: Internet

'Ball and chain': MAFS star Nick Furphy fuels rumours he's dating Amy-Lee Dixon as they enjoy a day out at the races. Source: Internet

And just in the last couple of weeks projects based on Rob Leifeld's "Prophet"Scott Lodbell's "Ball and Chain" were announced. Source: Internet

The release included the single "Ball and Chain." Source: Internet

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