Meaning Of The Word Balk

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Balk Meaning

Balk Definition
Balk Definition

What's The Definition Of Balk?

balk
verb: If you balk at something, you definitely do not want to do it or to let it happen.

balk in American English
a ridge of unplowed land between furrows
to make balks in (land)
to stop and obstinately refuse to move or act
intransitive verb: to stop, as at an obstacle, and refuse to proceed or to do something specified
noun: a check or hindrance; defeat; disappointment
transitive verb: to place an obstacle in the way of; hinder; thwart

balk in British English
noun: a roughly squared heavy timber beam
verb: to stop short, esp suddenly or unexpectedly; jib

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