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BAULKED

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Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Baulked.

Baulked - 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)
balk10

Something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
balk10check16deterrent10handicap16hinderance16hindrance15impediment17
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
difficultnessdifficulty22
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

One of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
balk10rafter9

Baulked - as a verb

Refuse to comply

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
balk10jib12resist6

Example Sentences

"She baulked at the idea of skydiving."
"The horse baulked at jumping over the fence."
"He baulked at the thought of public speaking."
"The company baulked at the high cost of the proposal."
"He baulked at signing the contract without reading it first."
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Word Game Points

Is BAULKED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, baulked is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BAULKED has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is BAULKED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, baulked is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BAULKED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is BAULKED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, baulked is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BAULKED has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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