Meaning of 'baulk'

Find the meaning of the word ‘baulk’

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Meaning of ‘baulk’

4 definitions found.

baulk

noun

one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof

Synonyms: balk

noun

something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

Synonyms: balk

noun

the area on a billiard table behind the balkline

Synonyms: balk

verb

to refuse to comply

Example: "I baulked at the offer."

Synonyms: balk

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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