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balk
Definition:
(nou) the area on a billiard table behind the balkline (nou) something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress (nou) one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof (nou) an illegal pitching motion while runners are on base
Phonetic Transcription:
bɔːk
Examples:
Most of us would balk at the idea.
The merits of this sectioning and balk creation are disputed.
Otherwise, the admin reviewing the tag might balk.
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