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BAULKS

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Baulks.

Baulks - 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

Baulks - as a verb

Refuse to comply

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
balk10jib12resist6

Example Sentences

"He baulks at the idea of speaking in public."
"She baulks at the thought of trying a new sport."
"The child baulks at eating vegetables."
"He jumped over the baulks in the parkour course."
"The horse refused to jump over the baulks during the showjumping competition."
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Word Game Points

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

BAULKS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is BAULKS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, baulks is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BAULKS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is BAULKS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, baulks is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BAULKS has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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