Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Balked.
Balked - as a noun
The area on a billiard table behind the balkline
Example: "A player with ball in hand must play from the balk"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
baulk11Something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
baulk11check16deterrent10handicap16hinderance16hindrance15impediment17Hypernyms (Closely Related)
difficultnessdifficulty22Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An illegal pitching motion while runners are on base
Example Sentences
"She balked at the idea of jumping out of an airplane."
"The horse balked at the water obstacle during the race."
"He balked when asked to give a presentation in front of a large audience."
"The politician balked at answering the journalist's tough question."
"I balked at the high price of the designer handbag."
Word Game Points
Is BALKED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, balked is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BALKED has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is BALKED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, balked is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBALKED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is BALKED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, balked is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBALKED has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
