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balk
noun
verb
An illegal pitching motion while runners are on base
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bɔːk
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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
“A player with ball in hand must play from the balk”
verb
Refuse to comply
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A player with ball in hand must play from the balk
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