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BAULK

Definition:

[noun] the area on a billiard table behind the balkline; "a player with ball in hand must play from the balk"
Synonyms: balk
[noun] something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
Synonyms: hindrance, deterrent, impediment, balk, check, handicap
[noun] one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
Synonyms: rafter, balk
[verb] refuse to comply
Synonyms: resist, balk, jib