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BAULKING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Baulking.

Baulking - 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

Baulking - as a verb

Refuse to comply

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
balk10jib12resist6

Example Sentences

"She was baulking at the thought of skydiving."
"The horse kept baulking at the fence."
"He was baulking at the prospect of giving a speech in front of a large audience."
"The horse was baulking at jumping over the fence."
"She kept baulking whenever her boss asked her to take on new tasks."
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Word Game Points

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

BAULKING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is BAULKING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, baulking is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BAULKING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is BAULKING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, baulking is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BAULKING has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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