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1. balk
verb. ['ˈbɔk, ˈbɑːlk'] refuse to comply.
Antonyms
Etymology
- balke (Middle English (1100-1500))
- balca (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
Rhymes with Balk
- dahlke
How do you pronounce balk?
Pronounce balk as bɔk.
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Sentences with balk
1. Verb, base form
The salesman may balk at this request, but he is required to have them.
2. Verb, non-3rd person singular present
Should even one of them balk, you cannot legally go through with the loan.
2. balk
noun. ['ˈbɔk, ˈbɑːlk'] an illegal pitching motion while runners are on base.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- balke (Middle English (1100-1500))
- balca (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. balk
noun. ['ˈbɔk, ˈbɑːlk'] something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress.
Synonyms
Etymology
- balke (Middle English (1100-1500))
- balca (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. balk
noun. ['ˈbɔk, ˈbɑːlk'] one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof.
Antonyms
Etymology
- balke (Middle English (1100-1500))
- balca (Old English (ca. 450-1100))