verb refuse to comply.
— synonyms: resist, balk, jib
noun the area on a billiard table behind the balkline.
— synonyms: balk
noun something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress.
— synonyms: hindrance, hinderance, deterrent, impediment, balk, check, handicap
noun one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof.
— synonyms: rafter, balk