Balk

noun
bɔk

Noun

  • the area on a billiard table behind the balkline

    “a player with ball in hand must play from the balk”

    Similar:Baulk
    Type of:ExpanseArea

  • one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof

    Similar:BaulkRafter
    Type of:Beam

  • something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

    Similar:BaulkCheckDeterrentHandicapHinderance
    Type of:Difficulty

  • an illegal pitching motion while runners are on base

    Type of:DeliveryPitch

Verb

  • refuse to comply

    Similar:BaulkJibResist
    Type of:Disobey

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