baulked

Meanings

• Verb

  Refusing to move or continue, especially a horse that has stopped suddenly and unexpectedly.

  - "The horse baulked at the loud noise."
  - "The rider was unable to get the horse to move after it baulked."

---

Synonyms

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

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with baulked
walked , talked , maulked , aulked

---

Variants

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

---

Etymology

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

Originally meant 'to stop suddenly' in the context of horse riding. Derived from the Old English word 'baluken', meaning 'to leap, bound, or spring'.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Baulking is not exclusive to horses and can also occur in other animals, such as camels and elephants.

2. Baulking is a common issue in competitive horse riding and can result in penalties in events such as show jumping and dressage.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Horse riding: Baulking is a common issue in horse riding and can be caused by various factors, such as fear, distraction, or discomfort.

2. Sudden stops: Baulking refers to a sudden stop or hesitation, which can occur in various contexts, such as in horse riding, driving, or in a person's actions.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, 'baulked' has been used to describe a sudden stop or hesitation in various contexts, such as in a horse race or in a person's actions. For example, in the novel 'Jude the Obscure' by Thomas Hardy, the character Jude experiences a 'baulk' in his pursuit of education and social mobility.

How to Memorize "baulked"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a horse suddenly stopping in its tracks, refusing to move forward. Visualize the rider trying to encourage the horse to continue, but it remains stubbornly baulked.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'baulked' with the image of a horse stopping suddenly. You can also associate it with the feeling of frustration or disappointment that comes with encountering an unexpected obstacle.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Baulk is a horse's way of saying 'no way'

---

Memorize "baulked" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize baulked is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.