English dictionary
balk
nounPronunciation
bɔːk
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- an illegal pitching motion while runners are on base
noun
- one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
noun
- something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
noun
- the area on a billiard table behind the balkline
verb
- refuse to comply
Example sentences
a player with ball in hand must play from the balk