balk
/bˈɔk/
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Definitions
Noun
the area on a billiard table behind the balkline; "a player with ball in hand must play from the balk"
Noun
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
Noun
one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
Noun
an illegal pitching motion while runners are on base
Verb
refuse to comply