balks

Noun

• the area on a billiard table behind the balkline
• something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
• one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
• an illegal pitching motion while runners are on base
• plural of balk

Verb

• refuse to comply
• third-person singular simple present indicative of balk

Synonyms

balk, baulk, check, deterrent, handicap, hinderance, hindrance, impediment, jib, rafter, resist