BAULK

• (noun) one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof

  synonyms : balk , 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 : balk , 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 : balk

• (verb) refuse to comply

  synonyms : balk , jib , resist

  after agreeing to and arranging everything, you had to go and balk at the last moment. -added by diviya_inlas

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