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albatross

/'ælbə,trɔs/

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noun
(figurative) something that hinders or handicaps
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"she was an albatross around his neck"

Similar:

millstone

type of:
deterrent check balk handicap hinderance hindrance impediment baulk
noun
large web-footed birds of the southern hemisphere having long narrow wings; noted for powerful gliding flight
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Similar:

mollymawk

type of:
pelagic bird oceanic bird

Examples of albatross

"she was an albatross around his neck"