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baulks

/bɔːks/ /bɑːlks/ /bɔlks/ /bɑlks/

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noun

An uncultivated ridge formed in the open field system, caused by the action of ploughing.

Examples :

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

agriculture environment geology geography

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The wall of earth at the edge of an excavation.

Examples :

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

geology architecture building

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Beam, crossbeam; squared timber; a tie beam of a house, stretching from wall to wall, especially when laid so as to form a loft, "the balks".

Examples :

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

architecture material building structure

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noun

A hindrance or disappointment; a check.

Examples :

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

outcome situation negative

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A sudden and obstinate stop; a failure.

Examples :

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

action event outcome situation tendency

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noun

Examples :

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

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A deceptive motion; a feint.

Examples :

"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. "

action sport game

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The area of the table lying behind the line from which the cue ball is initially shot, and from which a ball in hand must be played.

Examples :

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

sport game area position

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The area of the table lying behind the baulk line.

Examples :

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

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The rope by which fishing nets are fastened together.

Examples :

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

nautical sailing fish

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verb

To pass over or by.

Examples :

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

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verb

To omit, miss or overlook by chance.

Examples :

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

action tendency

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To miss intentionally; to avoid.

Examples :

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

action attitude

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verb

To stop, check, block.

Examples :

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

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verb

To stop short and refuse to go on.

Examples :

"The horse balked."

action attitude

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verb

To refuse suddenly.

Examples :

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

attitude action character tendency word

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verb

To disappoint; to frustrate.

Examples :

"to balk expectation"

attitude emotion character

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verb

To engage in contradiction; to be in opposition.

Examples :

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

attitude action

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verb

To leave or make balks in.

Examples :

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

agriculture action

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verb

To leave heaped up; to heap up in piles.

Examples :

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

agriculture action