Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Baulk.
How to pronounce baulk:
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Baulk - 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)
balk10Something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
balk10check16deterrent10handicap16hinderance16hindrance15impediment17Hypernyms (Closely Related)
difficultnessdifficulty22Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The horse shied and came to a baulk before the jump."
"He hit a baulk and failed to score in the snooker game."
"The construction project faced a baulk due to lack of funding."
"The team experienced a baulk in their performance after the key player got injured."
"She encountered a baulk in her research when she couldn't find any relevant sources."
Word Game Points
Is BAULK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, baulk is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BAULK has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is BAULK a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, baulk is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBAULK has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is BAULK a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, baulk is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBAULK has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
