baulks

"After centuries of ploughing the same fields, the baulks, low ridges of untouched earth, were clearly visible running across the landscape. "

"The children carefully avoided stepping on the baulks of dirt that formed the edge of their giant sandbox excavation. "

"The old barn's roof was supported by thick baulks, forming a low, dusty loft space above. "

"The frequent power outages were major baulks to our productivity at the office. "

"The project's progress suffered numerous baulks due to unforeseen technical difficulties. "

"The report was incomplete because of several noticeable baulks in the data collection. "

"The magician's act was full of baulks; he'd pretend to pull a rabbit from his hat, then produce a flower instead, keeping the audience guessing. "

"After accidentally knocking the cue ball off the table, Mary had to place it within the baulks to continue her turn. "

"The cue ball was accidentally knocked into the baulks, giving my opponent an easy shot. "

"The fisherman carefully checked the baulks, ensuring the net's sections were securely joined before casting it into the sea. "

"The tired delivery driver baulks at the address when he realizes it's the last house on a very long, steep hill. "

"Because he was in a hurry, the student baulks at mentioning one of the key points in his presentation. "

"The shy student often baulks at answering questions in class, even when she knows the answer. "

"The sudden rain baulks our plans for a picnic. "

"The horse balked."

"The old car often baulks at starting on cold mornings. "

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"The child often baulks at his mother's requests to do his homework, preferring to play instead. "

"The farmer baulks the field, leaving raised ridges of earth for better drainage. "

"The farmer baulks the hay in the field before storing it in the barn. "