baulk

Meanings

• Noun or Verb

  A sudden check or stop, often due to an obstacle.

  - "The horse baulked at the water jump."
  - "The runner baulked when he saw the finish line."

• Verb

  To refuse to cooperate or proceed.

  - "The negotiators baulked at the proposed deal."
  - "The workers baulked when asked to work overtime."

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Pronunciation

1. [bɔːɫk]
   
   
   
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2. /bɔk/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

avoid , refuse , shirk , shun , baffle , foil , frustrate , thwart , miss , overlook

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with baulk
walk , talk , chalk , hawk

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Variants

List of all variants of baulk that leads to same result
balk , baulk , baulked , baulking , baulks

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'to stumble' or 'to halt'. Derived from Old English word 'baluken'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'baulk' is also used in the world of fashion to describe a fabric that pills or pills easily.

2. In the game of bridge, 'baulk' refers to a misplay or error made by a player.

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Related Concepts

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1. obstacle: Baulk is often used in the context of overcoming an obstacle or stopping due to an obstacle.

2. refusal: Baulk can also refer to a deliberate refusal to proceed or cooperate.

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Culture

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In cricket, 'baulk' refers to a line on the pitch that the bowler must not cross while bowling. It is also used in billiards to refer to the act of stopping the cue ball from moving after striking it.

How to Memorize "baulk"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a horse suddenly stopping or a person coming to a halt.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the concept of stopping or halting.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Baulk: Brings About Unwanted Late Kinks' to remember the meaning.

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