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rafter, balk, baulk | one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof | |
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balk, baulk | the area on a billiard table behind the balkline | |
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deterrent, balk, check, hindrance, hinderance, impediment, baulk, handicap, obstruction, obstacle | something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress | |
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balk | an illegal pitching motion while runners are on base | |
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balk, resist, jib, baulk | refuse to comply |