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BALK

Definition:

[noun] the area on a billiard table behind the balkline; "a player with ball in hand must play from the balk"
Synonyms: baulk
[noun] something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
Synonyms: hindrance, deterrent, impediment, baulk, check, handicap
[noun] one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
Synonyms: rafter, baulk
[noun] an illegal pitching motion while runners are on base
[verb] refuse to comply
Synonyms: resist, baulk, jib