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baulk
noun
verb
One of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
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bɔk
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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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