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1. balk
verb. ['ˈbɔk, ˈbɑːlk'] refuse to comply.
Synonyms
- resist
- jib
- baulk
Antonyms
- activity
- action
- activeness
- attack
Etymology
- balke (Middle English (1100-1500))
- balca (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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Rhymes with Balk
- dahlke
How do you pronounce balk?
Pronounce balk as bɔk.
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Sentences with balk
1. Verb, base form
The salesman may balk at this request, but he is required to have them.
2. Verb, non-3rd person singular present
Should even one of them balk, you cannot legally go through with the loan.
2. balk
noun. ['ˈbɔk, ˈbɑːlk'] an illegal pitching motion while runners are on base.
Synonyms
- delivery
Antonyms
- exhale
- stay in place
Etymology
- balke (Middle English (1100-1500))
- balca (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. balk
noun. ['ˈbɔk, ˈbɑːlk'] something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress.
Synonyms
- difficulty
- hindrance
- bind
- albatross
- millstone
- check
- impediment
- hinderance
- diriment impediment
- deterrent
- baulk
- obstruction
- straitjacket
- obstacle
- handicap
Antonyms
- unlash
- unfasten
- untie
- detach
Etymology
- balke (Middle English (1100-1500))
- balca (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. balk
noun. ['ˈbɔk, ˈbɑːlk'] one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof.
Synonyms
- beam
- baulk
Antonyms
- ease
- easy
- effortlessness
Etymology
- balke (Middle English (1100-1500))
- balca (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. balk
noun. ['ˈbɔk, ˈbɑːlk'] the area on a billiard table behind the balkline.
Synonyms
- expanse
- area
- snooker table
- surface area
- baulk
- pool table
Antonyms
- uncover
- differ
- disagree
- derestrict
Etymology
- balke (Middle English (1100-1500))
- balca (Old English (ca. 450-1100))