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balk::noun | Spocien Dictionary

balk
noun
/bɔk/
the area on a billiard table behind the balkline
Type Words
Synonyms baulk
Type of expanse, area, surface area


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

balk::noun | Spocien Dictionary

balk
noun
/bɔk/
one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
Type Words
Synonyms baulk, rafter
Type of beam

balk::noun | Spocien Dictionary

balk
noun
/bɔk/
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
Type Words
Synonyms baulk, check, deterrent, handicap, hinderance, hindrance, impediment
Type of difficulty
Has types albatross, bind, diriment impediment, drag, millstone, obstacle, obstruction, straitjacket

balk::verb | Spocien Dictionary

balk
verb
/bɔk/
refuse to comply
Type Words
Synonyms baulk, jib, resist
Type of disobey
Derivation balker

balk::noun | Spocien Dictionary

balk
noun
/bɔk/
an illegal pitching motion while runners are on base
Type Words
Type of delivery, pitch
Derivation balky
LeafTensor is a decentralized system.