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baulk

Pronunciation:  bok

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 Definition: 
  1. [n]  one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
  2. [n]  something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
  3. [n]  the area on a billiard table behind the balkline; "a player with ball in hand must play from the balk"
  4. [v]  refuse to comply
 
 Synonyms: balk, balk, balk, balk, check, deterrent, handicap, hindrance, impediment, jib, rafter, resist
 
 See Also: albatross, area, beam, billiard table, bind, difficulty, disobey, expanse, millstone, obstacle, obstruction, pool table, snooker table, surface area

 

 

 

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