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an instrument of punishment formerly used in China for petty criminals; consists of a heavy wooden collar enclosing the neck and arms

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  1. n. an instrument of punishment formerly used in China for petty criminals; consists of a heavy wooden collar enclosing the neck and arms
  2. A very broad and heavy wooden collar which certain offenders in China are compelled to wear as a punishment.
  3. A very broad and heavy wooden collar which certain offenders inChina are compelled to wear as a punishment.
  4. n an instrument of punishment formerly used in China for petty criminals; consists of a heavy wooden collar enclosing the neck and arms