balk Synonyms
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- block
- barrier
- inhibition
- interference
- cramp
- shackles
- deterrent
- chain
- hindrance
- encumbrance
- impediment
- stop
- clog
- handicap
- burden
- delay
- constraint
- load
- hitch
- stumbling-block
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balk Meaning
balk (n)
the area on a billiard table behind the balkline
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
an illegal pitching motion while runners are on base
balk (v)
refuse to comply
balk (v. i.)
A ridge of land left unplowed between furrows, or at the end of a field; a piece missed by the plow slipping aside.
A great beam, rafter, or timber; esp., the tie-beam of a house. The loft above was called the balks.
One of the beams connecting the successive supports of a trestle bridge or bateau bridge.
A hindrance or disappointment; a check.
A sudden and obstinate stop; a failure.
A deceptive gesture of the pitcher, as if to deliver the ball.
To engage in contradiction; to be in opposition.
To stop abruptly and stand still obstinately; to jib; to stop short; to swerve; as, the horse balks.
To indicate to fishermen, by shouts or signals from shore, the direction taken by the shoals of herring.
balk (v. t.)
To leave or make balks in.
To leave heaped up; to heap up in piles.
To omit, miss, or overlook by chance.
To miss intentionally; to avoid; to shun; to refuse; to let go by; to shirk.
To disappoint; to frustrate; to foil; to baffle; to /hwart; as, to balk expectation.
balk Sentence Examples
- The horse balked at the imposing fence, refusing to leap over it.
- The athlete balked at the thought of running an extra lap.
- The student balked at the seemingly impossible assignment.
- The team balked at playing on the rain-soaked field.
- The performer balked at the demand to sing a high note.
- The politician balked at the idea of passing a bill that went against their principles.
- The employee balked at the unfair treatment they were receiving.
- The motorist balked at the excessive speed limit on the highway.
- The shopper balked at the exorbitant price of the dress.
- The negotiator balked at the unrealistic terms proposed by the other party.
FAQs About the word balk
the area on a billiard table behind the balkline, something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress, one of several parallel sloping beams
obstruction, let,obstacle, embarrassment, hurdle, block, barrier, inhibition,interference, cramp
stimulus, incentive, catalyst, stimulus, impetus, spur, impetus, advantage, spur, advantage
The horse balked at the imposing fence, refusing to leap over it.
The athlete balked at the thought of running an extra lap.
The student balked at the seemingly impossible assignment.
The team balked at playing on the rain-soaked field.
