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1. (noun) balk, baulk
the area on a billiard table behind the balkline
Synonyms: rafter, impediment, hinderance, balk, check, baulk, deterrent, hindrance, handicap

2. (noun) hindrance, hinderance, deterrent, impediment, balk, baulk, check, handicap
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
Synonyms: hitch, verification, impedimenta, stoppage, hindrance, disability, halt, chip, tab, handicap, arrest, tick, check-out procedure, confirmation, impairment, check mark, impediment, rafter, obstruction, baulk, checkout, hinderance, curb, chit, stop, disablement, cheque, obstructer, substantiation, stay, obstructor, deterrent, encumbrance, balk, preventive, incumbrance, bank check, preventative, interference, assay, bridle, check

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. (verb) balk
an illegal pitching motion while runners are on base
Synonyms: rafter, impediment, hinderance, check, baulk, deterrent, hindrance, handicap

5. (verb) resist, balk, baulk, jib
refuse to comply
Synonyms: baulk, reject, change course, gybe, stand, resist, hold out, fend, withstand, balk, dissent, jib, stand firm, defy, refuse, protest, jibe

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