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Words related to baulk

Related / Similar Words: rafter, balk, hindrance, deterrent, impediment, check, handicap, resist, jib

Definition:

one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof;

something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress;

the area on a billiard table behind the balkline; "a player with ball in hand must play from the balk";

refuse to comply;

Hyponyms: albatross, millstone, bind, drag, obstacle, obstruction, straitjacket

Part Meronyms: pool table, billiard table, snooker table

Derivational Morphology: rafter, handicap, hinder, hamper, impede, deter, discourage, obstruct, blockade, block, stymie, stymy, embarrass, balker, baulker, noncompliant, adversary, antagonist, opponent, opposer, resister, obstructionist, obstructor, obstructer, thwarter, resistance

Anagrams: Kabul

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