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Balk (Noun)

Meaning 1

The area on a billiard table behind the balkline; "a player with ball in hand must play from the balk".

Classification

Nouns denoting spatial position.

Synonyms

  • Baulk

Hypernyms

  • Expanse
  • Surface Area

Meaning 2

Something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress.

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Synonyms

  • Baulk
  • Check
  • Handicap
  • Hindrance
  • Deterrent
  • Hinderance
  • Impediment

Hypernyms

  • Difficulty

Hyponyms

  • Straitjacket
  • Albatross
  • Obstacle
  • Millstone
  • Bind
  • Diriment Impediment
  • Drag
  • Obstruction

Meaning 3

An illegal pitching motion while runners are on base.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Hypernyms

  • Delivery

Related Words

  • Balky (adjective)

Meaning 4

One of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

  • Baulk
  • Rafter

Hypernyms

  • Beam
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