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balk

Letters that make balk

a, b, k, l are letters that make 'balk'

Words within balk

BA, Ba, AL, Al are words within 'balk'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of balk

balks, balky are words created by adding a letter to 'balk'

balk is a 4 letter word starting with b
balk is a 4 letter word ending with k

5 possible definitions for 'balk'

Balk as "one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof"

Under this definition, balk is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

rafter, baulk have the same meaning as 'balk'

balk as a type

'balk' can be a type of beam.

Derivatives of balk

rafter is a derivative of balk.

Balk as "something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress"

Under this definition, balk is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

hindrance, hinderance, impediment, baulk, handicap, deterrent, check have the same meaning as 'balk'

balk as a type

'balk' can be a type of difficulty.

Types of balk

albatross, millstone, drag, obstruction, bind, diriment impediment, obstacle, straitjacket are types of 'balk'.

Derivatives of balk

hinder, impede, embarrass, deter, discourage, hamper, handicap, obstruct, stymie, stymy, block, blockade, deterrent are derivatives of 'balk'.

Balk as "the area on a billiard table behind the balkline"

Under this definition, balk is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

baulk has the same meaning as balk

balk as a type

'balk' can be a type of area, expanse, surface area.

balk as a part

'balk' can be a part of pool table, billiard table, snooker table.

Example of balk used within this context

"a player with ball in hand must play from the balk"

Balk as "refuse to comply"

Under this definition, balk is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

resist, jib, baulk have the same meaning as 'balk'

balk as a type

'balk' can be a type of disobey.

Derivatives of balk

resistance, adversary, opposer, resister, balker, baulker, noncompliant, thwarter, obstructionist, antagonist, obstructor, obstructer, opponent, resistant, insubordinate, resistive are derivatives of 'balk'.

Balk as "an illegal pitching motion while runners are on base"

Under this definition, balk is a noun and has the following properties:

balk as a type

'balk' can be a type of delivery, pitch.

Derivatives of balk

balking, balky are derivatives of 'balk'.