BALK
Scrabble letter values: B3A1L1K5 = 10
Definition
- verb refuse to comply. — synonyms: resist, baulk, jib
- noun the area on a billiard table behind the balkline. — synonyms: baulk
- noun something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress. — synonyms: hindrance, hinderance, deterrent, impediment, baulk, check, handicap
- noun one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof. — synonyms: rafter, baulk
- noun an illegal pitching motion while runners are on base.
Examples
- “a player with ball in hand must play from the balk”
- “The horse balked.”
- “to balk expectation”