Advertisement

baulk

alternative spelling of balk, especially in billiards, in reference to a bad shot.

Others are reading

Advertisement
Definitions of baulk from WordNet
1
baulk (n.)
the area on a billiard table behind the balkline;
Synonyms: balk
baulk (n.)
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress;
baulk (n.)
one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof;
Synonyms: rafter / balk
2
baulk (v.)
refuse to comply;
Synonyms: resist / balk / jib
From wordnet.princeton.edu