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
definition: something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
example:
speech part: noun
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