balk

phonetic symbol: / bɔ́k | bálk / 

balk - English Dictionary

[ noun ]
■ an illegal pitching motion while runners are on base

[ noun ]
■ one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
baulk , rafter

[ noun ]
■ something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
baulk , check , deterrent , handicap , hinderance , hindrance , impediment

[ noun ]
■ the area on a billiard table behind the balkline
e.g.)
・a player with ball in hand must play from the balk
baulk

[ verb ]
■ refuse to comply
baulk , jib , resist

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