How To Spell balk?
How to Pronounce balk?
Correct pronunciation for the word "balk" is [bˈɔːlk], [bˈɔːlk], [b_ˈɔː_l_k].
Definition of balk
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A ridge of land left unploughed; a beam; frustration; disappointment.
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To disappoint; to frustrate; to leave untouched; to omit.
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To stop suddenly.
Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language By Nuttall, P.Austin
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What is the adverb for balk?
The adverb form of the word "balk" is "balkingly".
What is the adjective for balk?
The adjective form of the word "balk" is "balky".
Usage over time for balk:
This graph shows how "balk" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
What is the plural form of balk?
The plural of the "balk" can be the "balks".
What is the singular form of balk?
The singular of the "balk" can be the "balk".
Synonyms for Balk:
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n.
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- grudge .
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- catch ,
- double ,
- ground out ,
- foul .
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- home .
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- fly .
- blow .
- balk .
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v.
• disappoint • retreat • defeat • circumvent, nip in the bud- foil .
- counteract ,
- forestall ,
- circumvent ,
- check ,
- bar ,
- baffle ,
- beat .
- gag .
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