balk American English spelling




balk - 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

    • balk - verb

    • refuse to comply

    balk - thesaurus

    baulk British English spelling   check American English spelling   deterrent   handicap   hinderance   hindrance   impediment   jib   rafter   resist  

    Scrabble score for balk

    b is 3 a is 1 l is 1 k is 5
    Scrabble score = 10

    generated at 12:41:06 on 13-08-24

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