1. balk - noun
· the area on a billiard table behind the balkline; "a player with ball in hand must play from the balk"
Synonym(s): baulk
Hypernym(s): area, expanse, surface_area
2. balk - noun
· something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
Synonym(s): hindrance, hinderance, deterrent, impediment, baulk, check, handicap
Hypernym(s): difficulty
3. balk - noun
· one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
Hypernym(s): beam
4. balk - noun
· an illegal pitching motion while runners are on base
5. balk - verb
· refuse to comply
Synonym(s): resist, baulk, jib
Hypernym(s): disobey
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