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Baulk (Noun)

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

Nouns denoting spatial position.

A player's ball is still in the baulk after their opponent's foul shot.
The cue ball was placed in the baulk line for the safety shot.
With the cue ball frozen to the baulk line, the player's options were limited.
The referee warned the players to ensure their shots crossed the baulk line completely.
Contact with the cue ball was re-established behind the baulk line.

One of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The old barn's roof was supported by a series of wooden balks that had been in place for centuries.
The carpenter carefully installed the balks, making sure they were evenly spaced and securely attached to the walls.
The baulks in the attic were covered in a thick layer of dust and cobwebs, giving the space a eerie atmosphere.
After the storm, the homeowner inspected the roof and found that one of the balks had been damaged, causing a small leak.
The historic church's roof was restored to its original design, complete with hand-hewn balks that dated back to the 18th century.

Something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress.

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

The team's momentum was halted by the baulk of bureaucratic red tape that slowed down the project's approval process.
Her creative ideas were constantly hindered by the baulk of self-doubt that plagued her mind.
A lack of clear communication proved to be a significant baulk in the negotiations, leading to a prolonged stalemate.
The city's ambitious plans for a new infrastructure project were threatened by the baulk of public opposition to the proposed changes.
A fear of failure served as a major baulk in his decision to pursue his entrepreneurial dreams.