balk

definition: an illegal pitching motion while runners are on base
example:
speech part: noun
synonyms:
definition: one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
example:
speech part: noun
synonyms: rafter baulk
definition: something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
example:
speech part: noun
synonyms: deterrent check hindrance hinderance impediment baulk handicap
definition: the area on a billiard table behind the balkline
example: a player with ball in hand must play from the balk
speech part: noun
synonyms: baulk
definition: to refuse to comply
example: When my employer asked me to break the law, I balked.
speech part: verb
synonyms: jib baulk resist
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balk
/ bɔk /
noun
1 .
an illegal pitching motion while runners are on base
2 .
one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
synonyms: rafterbaulk
3 .
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
4 .
the area on a billiard table behind the balkline
a player with ball in hand must play from the balk
synonyms: baulk
verb
to refuse to comply
When my employer asked me to break the law, I balked.
synonyms: jibbaulkresist