BALK

(noun) an illegal pitching motion while runners are on base
the only reason your team even came close to winning was because of the balks of our new pitcher. -added by diviya_inlas
(noun) one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
synonyms : baulk , rafter
the balks of the cabin were made of solid wood, of the best available on the market. -added by diviya_inlas
(noun) something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
synonyms : baulk , check , deterrent , handicap , hinderance , hindrance , impediment
his very inconsiderate actions were becoming a great balk for the launch of our product. -added by diviya_inlas
(noun) the area on a billiard table behind the balkline
"a player with ball in hand must play from the balk"
synonyms : baulk
(verb) refuse to comply
synonyms : baulk , jib , resist
after agreeing to and arranging everything, you had to go and balk at the last moment. -added by diviya_inlas

Selected Mnemonic for balk

(Tag: Global) balk sounds like a dog's bark; if you see a dog barking, you refuse to go ahead. hence, dog acts as obstacle (hindrance) in your walk.
added by kabirkhan

Mnemonics for balk

(Tag: ) sound close to bulk...when u see a bulky thing on ur way u refuse to go ahead
added by mon_m Edit Mnemonic

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(Tag: ) When a dog barks, you balk.
added by analaarun Edit Mnemonic

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(Tag: Global) Balk sounds like Block. ie is stops from doing something
added by xecutive Edit Mnemonic

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(Tag: shortkut) consider...WALK-that means when u go ahead;now remove W it bcums BALK-which means not walking
added by mohit26041988 Edit Mnemonic

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(Tag: ) balk=>sounds like 'bulk'- so when we are with a bulky partner, we are unwilling to approach to flatter her.
added by rajdip Edit Mnemonic

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(Tag: Eng) Balk similar to bulk and also walk Now bulk is a hindrance/an obstacle in walking
added by kamil.king Edit Mnemonic

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