baulk

"After years of ploughing the same field, a noticeable baulk had formed, making it difficult to drive the tractor straight. "

"The construction workers reinforced the baulk with wooden planks to prevent the excavation from collapsing. "

"The old barn's loft was supported by thick baulks of timber, creating a sturdy storage space above. "

"The sudden power outage was a major baulk to finishing my homework on time. "

"The stalled car represented a complete baulk to their road trip. "

"The application was rejected due to a significant baulk: the applicant failed to provide any references. "

"The baseball pitcher's initial movement looked like he was going to throw, but it was just a baulk, designed to make the runner on first base hesitate. "

"After scratching the cue ball, Mark had to place it anywhere within the baulk to take his next shot. "

"The cue ball rested in the baulk after the foul shot. "

"The fisherman carefully inspected the baulk of his net, making sure the crucial ropes that held it together were strong enough to withstand a heavy catch. "

"The delivery driver had a long list of houses to visit, but he baulked the abandoned house on the corner, fearing it was unsafe. "

"I baulked at reading the last question of the test because I ran out of time. "

"The student, knowing he hadn't studied, would often baulk at answering the teacher's questions in class. "

"The overflowing sink started to baulk the flow of water, causing it to spill onto the counter. "

"The horse balked."

"The dog was happily chasing the ball, but it suddenly baulked at the edge of the road when it saw the oncoming car. "

"to balk expectation"

"Even though my parents asked me to study, I often baulk at the idea and watch TV instead. "

"The tired farmer began to baulk the field, leaving uneven strips of unplowed earth as he struggled to finish the last row. "

"After a day of raking leaves, we baulked them against the fence to make it easier to load them into bags later. "