Meaning of balk

Definition of balk

(noun) the area on a billiard table behind the balkline; "a player with ball in hand must play from the balk"
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
an illegal pitching motion while runners are on base
(verb) refuse to comply

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