Hyphenation of balk

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balk

Definitions of balk:

1.
The area on a billiard table behind the balkline
A player with ball in hand must play from the balk
2.
Something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
3.
One of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
4.
An illegal pitching motion while runners are on base
5.
Refuse to comply

Synonyms of balk:

noun baulk, area, expanse, surface area
noun hindrance, deterrent, impediment, baulk, check, handicap, difficulty
noun rafter, baulk, beam
noun pitch, delivery
verb resist, baulk, jib, disobey

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