the area on a billiard table behind the balkline; a player with ball in hand must play from the balk

[ Syn: baulk ]

something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

[ Syn: hindrance , hinderance , deterrent , impediment , baulk , check , handicap ]

one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof

[ Syn: rafter , baulk ]

an illegal pitching motion while runners are on base

refuse to comply

[ Syn: resist , baulk , jib ]