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An '''iron ball and chain''' was a [[physical restraint]] device historically applied to prisoners, primarily in the [[British Empire]] and its former colonies, from the 17th century until as late as the mid 20th century. A recent archaeological find <ref> {{cite web|url=[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1209405/First-intact-ball-chain-drowned-prisoner-mud-Thames.html|title=Found: The ball and chain that may have condemned a 17th century prisoner to a watery grave in the Thames|publisher= Daily Mail, London |date=27 August 2009|accessdate= 2013 01 03}}</ref> consists of a [[sphere]] of high-grade iron approximately 15cm across and weighing around 8 kg. The [[chain]] is of some 90cm length and terminates in a [[legcuffs|leg iron]] or [[shackle]]. |
An '''iron ball and chain''' was a [[physical restraint]] device historically applied to prisoners, primarily in the [[British Empire]] and its former colonies, from the 17th century until as late as the mid 20th century. A recent archaeological find <ref> {{cite web|url=[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1209405/First-intact-ball-chain-drowned-prisoner-mud-Thames.html|title=Found: The ball and chain that may have condemned a 17th century prisoner to a watery grave in the Thames|publisher= Daily Mail, London |date=27 August 2009|accessdate= 2013 01 03}}</ref> consists of a [[sphere]] of high-grade iron approximately 15cm across and weighing around 8 kg. The [[chain]] is of some 90cm length and terminates in a [[legcuffs|leg iron]] or [[shackle]]. |
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==Other uses== |
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'''Ball and chain''' may also refer to: |
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* [[Flail (weapon)]], a medieval weapon with a spiked ball attached to a handle by a chain |
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* [[Significant other]], a pejorative term for a significant other who weighs down his or her spouse or partner with restrictions and demands |
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* [[Wrecking ball]]s used for demolition of small structures |
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===In media and entertainment=== |
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* ''[[Ball & Chain]]'', a 2004 romantic comedy written by Thomas Mortimer |
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* ''Ball & Chain'', a folkstyle and freestyle [[wrestling]] move where the opponents wrist is held between their own legs, making it easier to turn them onto their back |
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* "Chain Chomp", obstacle enemies from the [[Mario (series)|Mario series of video games]] |
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* [[Panapet]], a ball-shaped portable novelty radio on a chain, produced by Panasonic in the early 1970s |
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[[Category: Restraints]] |
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===In songs=== |
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* "Ball and Chain", a song by a Dutch singer [[Anouk (singer)|Anouk]] |
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* "I Love You Like A Ball and Chain", a song by [[Eurythmics]] from their album ''[[Be Yourself Tonight]]'', released in May 1985 |
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* "Ball and Chain", a song by [[Anthony Hamilton (musician)|Anthony Hamilton]] from his 2005 album ''[[Soulife]]'' |
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* "Golden Ball and Chain", a song by the band [[Jason & the Scorchers]], ([[Jason Ringenberg]]) on their 1986 album ''Still Standing'' |
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* [[Ball and Chain (Elton John song)|"Ball and Chain"]], a song by [[Elton John]] from his 1982 album ''Jump Up!'', also released as a single |
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* "Ball and Chain", a song by Live from their earliest album ''[[The Death of a Dictionary]]'', when they were known as [[Public Affection]] |
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* "Ball and Chain", a song by [[XTC]] from their album ''[[English Settlement]]'' |
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* "Ball and Chain", a song by Murder by Death from their album ''[[Red of Tooth and Claw]]'' |
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* [[Ball and Chain (Paul Overstreet song)|"Ball and Chain"]], a song by [[Paul Overstreet]] |
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* "Ball and Chain", a song by Poison from their 1990 album ''[[Flesh and Blood (Poison album)|Flesh and Blood]]'' |
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* "[[The Ball and Chain]]", a single by house music producer Romanthony |
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* [[Ball and Chain (Social Distortion song)|"Ball and Chain" (Social Distortion song)]], a 1990 song by Social Distortion from their album ''Social Distortion'' |
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* "Ball and Chain", a song by the band [[Sublime (band)|Sublime]] |
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* "Ball and Chain", a song by [[Saga (band)|Saga]] from their album ''20/20'' (2012) |
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* "Lucky Ball and Chain", a song by They Might Be Giants from their 1990 album ''[[Flood (They Might Be Giants album)|Flood]]'' |
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* "[[Ball 'n' Chain]]", a song by Big Mama Thornton, covered by Janis Joplin and Big Brother and the Holding Company |
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* "Psycho Ball & Chain", a song by the Canadian [[Psychobilly]] Band [[The Creepshow]] |
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* "Ball and Chain", a song by Beverly Kenney from the LP "Beverly Kenney Sings for Johnny Smith" (1956) |
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==See also== |
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* [[Chain gang]] |
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Revision as of 18:16, 1 November 2013
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An iron ball and chain was a physical restraint device historically applied to prisoners, primarily in the British Empire and its former colonies, from the 17th century until as late as the mid 20th century. A recent archaeological find [1] consists of a sphere of high-grade iron approximately 15cm across and weighing around 8 kg. The chain is of some 90cm length and terminates in a leg iron or shackle.
References
- ^ ["Found: The ball and chain that may have condemned a 17th century prisoner to a watery grave in the Thames". Daily Mail, London. 27 August 2009. Retrieved 2013 01 03.
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