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Balk

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Noun

balk baulk

Definition: the area on a billiard table behind the balkline; "a player with ball in hand must play from the balk"

hindrance hinderance deterrent impediment balk baulk check handicap

Definition: something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

rafter balk baulk

Definition: one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof

balk

Definition: an illegal pitching motion while runners are on base

Definition: An uncultivated ridge formed in the open field system, caused by the action of ploughing.

Verb

resist balk baulk jib

Definition: refuse to comply

Definition: To pass over or by.

Definition: To indicate to fishermen, by shouts or signals from shore, the direction taken by the shoals of herring.

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