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balk v. [
resist, baulk, jib] refuse to comply
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balk n. [
baulk] the area on a billiard table behind the balkline; "a player with ball in hand must play from the balk"
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balk n. [
hindrance, hinderance, deterrent, impediment, baulk, check, handicap] something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
. wn #4
balk n. [
rafter, baulk] one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
. wn #5
balk n. an illegal pitching motion while runners are on base
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