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balk
  1. An uncultivated ridge formed in the open field system, caused by the action of ploughing.
  2. (archaeology) the wall of earth at the edge of an excavation
  3. beam, crossbeam
  4. A hindrance or disappointment; a check.
  5. A sudden and obstinate stop; a failure.
  6. (sports) deceptive motion; feint
    1. (baseball) an illegal motion by the pitcher, intended to deceive a runner
    2. (badminton) motion used to deceive an opponent during a serve
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  8. Examples:
    1. “It is still commonly described as an unexpected event in which British pusillanimity acted as a balk to French anger.”
baulk
  1. (Britain) Alternative spelling of balk
  2. (Britain) In billiards, the area of the table lying behind the line from which the cue ball is initially shot, and from which a ball in hand must be played.
balker
  1. One who, or that which balks.
  2. A person who stands on a rock or eminence to observe shoals of herring, etc., and to give notice to the men in boats which way they pass.
  3. Synonyms:
balking
balkiness
  1. The state or quality of being balky or uncooperative.
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  3. Examples:
    1. “The bay had chosen the grade crossing as a suitable place to enjoy a second fit of balkiness.”
      “Several hours later, the Shas Party, whose balkiness has unsettled the government since it took office last July, finally walked out for good.”
      “Given the bind of austerity policies, and the balkiness of the Germans, he's still in a tough spot.”
baulker
  1. Someone who baulks.
baulks
baulkers
  1. plural of baulker
balkings
  1. plural of balking
balkers
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