1. (

• balk ,
• baulk

) the area on a billiard table behind the balkline; "a player with ball in hand must play from the balk" ;

2. (

• hindrance ,
• hinderance ,
• deterrent ,
• impediment ,
• balk ,
• baulk ,
• check ,
• handicap

) something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress ;

3. (

• rafter ,
• balk ,
• baulk

) one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof ;

4. (

• balk

) an illegal pitching motion while runners are on base ;

1. (

• resist ,
• balk ,
• baulk ,
• jib

) refuse to comply ;