baulk

Plural: baulks

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
• Alternative spelling of balk.

Verb

Verb Forms: baulked, baulking, baulks

• To hesitate or be unwilling to accept an idea or action.
• refuse to comply
• Alternative spelling of balk.

Examples

• I often baulk at playing a bingo if it opens a triple-word score for my opponent.

Synonyms

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

Anagrams of baulk