albatross (n)
millstone (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 09
def (figurative) something that hinders or handicaps
examples she was an albatross around his neck
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Hypernym hindrance, hinderance, deterrent, impediment, balk, baulk, check, handicap
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Hyponym hindrance, hinderance, deterrent, impediment, balk, baulk, check, handicap

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