baulk Meaning of "baulk"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) the area on a billiard table behind the balkline
  2. (n) something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
  3. (n) one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
  4. (v) refuse to comply

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  1. "Teams that do well ... who make grand finals and players who do well are ones who meet that challenge head-on and don't baulk from it," Eade said. "They react well to that pressure, but sometimes I don't think you can hide the pressure away...
    on Sep 11, 2008 By: Rodney Eade Source: The Canberra Times

  2. "I played well but the difference was Mark's safety. He was excellent in that department and I wasn't tight enough," said Hendry. "It just seemed that I couldn't find the baulk cushion, I kept hitting colours on the way back there, but Mark...
    on Feb 16, 2008 By: Stephen Hendry Source: Sportinglife.com

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