1. (noun)
balk, baulk
- the area on a billiard table behind the balkline Synonyms: rafter, impediment, hinderance, balk, check, baulk, deterrent, hindrance, handicap
3. (noun)
rafter, balk, baulk
- one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof Synonyms: raftsman, rafter, impediment, baulk, balk, check, deterrent, hindrance, handicap, raftman, hinderance
4. (noun)
balk
- an illegal pitching motion while runners are on base Synonyms: rafter, impediment, hinderance, check, baulk, deterrent, hindrance, handicap