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[ ein] 1. noun1) (a series of (especially metal) links or rings passing through one another: The dog was fastened by a chain; She wore a silver chain round her neck.) corrente2) (a series: a chain of events.) cadeia2. verb(to fasten or bind with chains: The prisoner was chained to the wall.) acorrentar- chain store* * *chain1[tʃein] n 1 cadeia, corrente. 2 grilheta, algema. 3 cordilheira, cadeia de montanhas. 4 urdume, urdidura, cadilho. 5 trena, cadeia de agrimensura de 20,11 m. 6 fig cadeia, série, enfiada, encadeamento, série encadeada ou sucessiva. 7 Naut chains mesa da enxárcia. 8 fig chains algemas, escravidão, servidão, prisão, cativeiro, laços. • vt encadear, prender com cadeia, acorrentar, agrilhoar, escravizar, constranger. ball-and-chain sl a (própria) esposa. chain of operations série de operações. to bind in chains encadear, sujeitar. to chain up acorrentar. to pull someone’s chain sl enganar, fazer alguém de bobo. to shake off one’s chains livrar-se de seus vínculos.————————chain2
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ball and chain — n [singular] 1.) something that limits your freedom and stops you from doing what you want to do ▪ The lower tech side of the business was seen as a ball and chain. 2.) a heavy metal ball on a chain, tied to a prisoner s legs, to stop the… … Dictionary of contemporary English
ball and chain — ball′ and chain′ n. 1) a heavy iron ball fastened by a chain to a prisoner s leg 2) off sts sl.: disp. and off. a wife • usage: Definition 2 is used with disparaging intent and is perceived as insulting. It implies that the woman is domineering … From formal English to slang
ball and chain — ☆ ball and chain n. a metal ball fastened by a chain to a prisoner s body to prevent escape … English World dictionary
ball and chain — a type of prisoner s restraint, 1818; as one s wife, 1920 … Etymology dictionary
Ball and chain — A ball and chain is a physical restraint device historically used on prisoners.Ball and chain may also refer to: * a physical restraint consisting of a large, heavy metal ball with a chain attached to a prisoner s leg by a manacle. * a… … Wikipedia
ball and chain — 1. a heavy iron ball fastened by a chain to a prisoner s leg. 2. burdensome restraint: The steady accumulation of small debts was a ball and chain to his progress. 3. Slang (disparaging and offensive). a man s wife (often used facetiously). [1825 … Universalium
ball and chain — n. a wife; a girlfriend. (Mostly jocular.) □ I’ve got to get home to my ball and chain. □ My ball and chain is mad at me … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
ball and chain — noun a) A heavy iron ball attached to a prisoners leg by a chain as a means of restraint. Take away this ball and chain. b) Ones wife, as a symbol of restraint … Wiktionary
ball and chain — noun 1. a heavy iron ball fastened by a chain to a prisoner s leg. 2. any restraint. –phrase 3. the old ball and chain, Colloquial one s wife …
ball and chain — This term refers to a burden or problem that ties you down and prevents you from doing what you want. It can also refer to one s spouse. Our holiday home has become a ball and chain it s too much work! … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
ball-and-chain — n Marriage. I m too young to put on the ball and chain. 1980s … Historical dictionary of American slang
