baulk
pronunciation
How to pronounce baulk in British English:
UK [bɔ:k]
How to pronounce baulk in American English:
US [bɔk]
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- 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
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- Verb:
- refuse to comply
Word Origin
- baulk
- alternative spelling of balk, especially in billiards, in reference to a bad shot.
Example
- 1. Wheaton is not one to baulk at barriers , however .
- 2. Voters would baulk if either candidate made such a proposal .
- 3. The administration does not baulk at such a prospect .
- 4. She knows that others expect her to baulk at her own image . But she refuses to do so .
- 5. Place the cue ball on the brown spot and attempt to hit it along the baulk line .