baulk (n.)

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

    [ Syn: balk ]

  2. something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

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

  3. one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof

    [ Syn: rafter , balk ]

    baulk (v.)

  1. refuse to comply

    [ Syn: resist , balk , jib ]

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