baulk Meaning, Definition & Usage

noun the area on a billiard table behind the balkline
balk.
- a player with ball in hand must play from the balk
noun something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
balk; handicap; check; impediment; hindrance; deterrent; hinderance.
noun one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
rafter; balk.
verb refuse to comply
resist; jib; balk.