Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Baulks.
Baulks - as a noun
The area on a billiard table behind the balkline
Example: "A player with ball in hand must play from the balk"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
balkSomething immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
balkcheckdeterrenthandicaphinderancehindranceimpedimentHypernyms (Closely Related)
difficultnessdifficultyHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He baulks at the idea of speaking in public."
"She baulks at the thought of trying a new sport."
"The child baulks at eating vegetables."
"He jumped over the baulks in the parkour course."
"The horse refused to jump over the baulks during the showjumping competition."
Word Game Points
Is BAULKS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, baulks is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BAULKS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is BAULKS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, baulks is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBAULKS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is BAULKS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, baulks is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBAULKS has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.