eng: balk

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Meaning
means	(noun) the area on a billiard table behind the balkline; "a player with ball in hand must play from the balk" balk, baulk
means	(noun) something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress hindrance, deterrent, impediment, hinderance, check, handicap, baulk, balk
means	(noun) one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof baulk, rafter, balk
means	(noun) an illegal pitching motion while runners are on base balk
means	(verb) refuse to comply balk, baulk, resist, jib