"balls and chains" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{head|en|noun form}} balls and chains
  1. plural of ball and chain Tags: form-of, plural Form of: ball and chain
    Sense id: en-balls_and_chains-en-noun-q-7Wvxtz Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English miscellaneous irregular plurals

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