 balk |
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| 1. | [ verb ] refuse to comply | |
| Synonyms: | baulk jib resist | |
| Related terms: | disobey balker obstructionist resistance | |
| 2. | [ noun ] one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof | |
| Synonyms: | rafter baulk | |
| Related terms: | beam rafter | |
| 3. | [ noun ] something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress | |
| Synonyms: | deterrent handicap impediment baulk check hindrance | |
| Related terms: | difficulty obstacle drag albatross straitjacket bind obstruct handicap | |
| 4. | [ noun ] the area on a billiard table behind the balkline | |
| Synonyms: | baulk | |
| Examples: | "a player with ball in hand must play from the balk" |
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| Related terms: | area pool_table | |
| 5. | [ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 15929 | |
| 6. | [ noun ] (baseball) an illegal pitching motion while runners are on base | |
| Related terms: | pitch | |
| Similar spelling: |
baulk balky Balke ballock Balls Baylis Bayles Balles Ballas Bailes Bayliss Bayless Ballweg Balleza Ballagh Balicki |
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