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balk meaning and definition
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Definition of balk (noun)
- the area on a billiard table behind the balkline
- "a player with ball in hand must play from the balk"
- synonyms: baulk
- something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
- synonyms: baulk, check, deterrent, handicap, hinderance, hindrance, impediment
- one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
- an illegal pitching motion while runners are on base
BALK verb
Definition of balk (verb)
Source: Princeton University Wordnet