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Definition of Baulk
1. Verb. Refuse to comply. "They baulk moving "
Exact synonyms: Balk, Jib, Resist
Generic synonyms: Disobey
Derivative terms: Balker, Baulker, Resistance, Resistant, Resister, Resister, Resistive
Generic synonyms: Disobey
Derivative terms: Balker, Baulker, Resistance, Resistant, Resister, Resister, Resistive
2. Noun. The area on a billiard table behind the balkline. ; "A player with ball in hand must play from the balk"
Exact synonyms: Balk
Group relationships: Billiard Table, Pool Table, Snooker Table
Generic synonyms: Area, Expanse, Surface Area
Group relationships: Billiard Table, Pool Table, Snooker Table
Generic synonyms: Area, Expanse, Surface Area
3. Noun. Something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress.
Exact synonyms: Balk, Check, Deterrent, Handicap, Hinderance, Hindrance, Impediment
Generic synonyms: Difficulty
Specialized synonyms: Albatross, Millstone, Bind, Diriment Impediment, Drag, Obstacle, Obstruction, Straitjacket
Derivative terms: Deter, Deterrent, Handicap, Hinder, Impede
Generic synonyms: Difficulty
Specialized synonyms: Albatross, Millstone, Bind, Diriment Impediment, Drag, Obstacle, Obstruction, Straitjacket
Derivative terms: Deter, Deterrent, Handicap, Hinder, Impede
4. Noun. One of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof.
Definition of Baulk
1. Noun. (British) (alternative spelling of balk) ¹
2. Noun. (U.K.) In billiards, the area of the table lying behind the line from which the cue ball is initially shot, and from which a ball in hand must be played. ¹
3. Verb. (British) (alternative spelling of balk) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Baulk
1. to balk [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: balk
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