Balk
noun
the area on a billiard table behind the balkline
“a player with ball in hand must play from the balk”
Similar: baulk
noun
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
Similar: hindrance, hinderance, deterrent, impediment, baulk, check, handicap
noun
one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
Similar: rafter, baulk
Word family
balked · balking