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balk - Dictionary definition and meaning for word balk

Definition
(noun) the area on a billiard table behind the balkline
Synonyms : baulk
Example Sentence
  • a player with ball in hand must play from the balk
Definition
(noun) something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
Definition
(noun) one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
Synonyms : baulk , rafter
Definition
(noun) an illegal pitching motion while runners are on base
Definition
(verb) refuse to comply
Synonyms : baulk , jib , resist
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for balk

sound close to bulk...when u see a bulky thing on ur way u refuse to go ahead
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by mon_m
When a dog barks, you balk.
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by analaarun
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.
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by kabirkhan
Balk sounds like Block. ie is stops from doing something
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by xecutive
consider...WALK-that means when u go ahead;now remove W it bcums BALK-which means not walking
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by mohit26041988
Balk similar to bulk and also walk Now bulk is a hindrance/an obstacle in walking
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by kamil.king
balk=>sounds like 'bulk'- so when we are with a bulky partner, we are unwilling to approach to flatter her.
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by rajdip
Balk > Walk > Work > Balk > Bulk > Bark. :> when you walk towards some work you balk because a bulky dog (which resembles your work) in it barks at you and so haults (balks?) you
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by fahad18g
When a geek finds a bom-chick swirling around in the balcony,then he gets tentaive or rather hesitates to move around:-p
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by Rohit_Reddy

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