Balk Mnemonic

Explore definitions and mnemonics for balk.

balk

balk

/bɔːk/

Examples

the area on a billiard table behind the balkline

noun

something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

noun

one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof

noun

an illegal pitching motion while runners are on base

noun

refuse to comply

verb
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"Balk + Walk. When you stop and refuse to walk."

Ball + Walk. The player stopped the ball and wouldn't walk or play.

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