1
[ verb ] refuse to comply

Synonyms

balk jib resist

2
[ noun ] something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
3
[ noun ] the area on a billiard table behind the balkline

Synonyms

balk

Examples

"a player with ball in hand must play from the balk"

Related terms

area pool_table

4
[ noun ] one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof

Synonyms

rafter balk

Related terms

beam rafter

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