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