BALKS Meaning and
Definition
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Balks, as a verb, is the third-person singular form of "balk," which refers to an action or a mental state of hesitating, refusing, or being unwilling to proceed, especially in response to something perceived as a challenge or obstacle. When someone balks at a task or a proposal, they show resistance, apprehension, or unwillingness to engage with it. This word commonly denotes a reluctance to comply, often due to fear, doubt, or disagreement.
Balks can also be used as a noun, primarily in the context of sports, such as baseball or billiards. In baseball, a balk refers to an illegal movement from a pitcher intended to deceive runners on base. This results in an automatic advancement of runners. In billiards, it denotes a player's failure to make a legal shot, usually by striking the cue ball incorrectly or failing to hit a specified object ball. In both cases, a balk is considered a violation of the rules and often results in penalties or disadvantages for the player or team committing the infraction.
Overall, the term "balks" encompasses a variety of expressions and actions that convey hesitation, refusal, or non-compliance. Whether it relates to psychological barriers, a challenge to one's beliefs, or a technical violation in sports, balks highlight resistance or decision-making difficulties.
Common Misspellings for BALKS
Etymology of BALKS
The word "balks" has multiple unrelated etymologies depending on its context. Here are a few:
1. As a verb meaning "to hesitate or refuse" or "to stop abruptly":
This sense of "balks" derives from the Middle English word "balken", which means "to pass over or cross over a ridge" or "to avoid". It ultimately comes from the Old Norse word "bálka", meaning "to partition" or "to divide".
2. As a noun meaning "planks of timber":
The noun "balks" originated from the Old English word "balca", which referred to a beam or large piece of timber. This old sense has somewhat evolved and is still used today to refer to large wooden beams.
Similar spelling words for BALKS
- balleza,
- bales,
- baulk,
- bayliss,
- Bailes,
- balas,
- Balles,
- balis,
- ballock,
- balsa,
- balke,
- balk,
- Ballweg,
- baylis,
- ballas,
- balky,
- bayles,
- Bayless,
- balls,
- ballagh.
Conjugate verb Balks
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FUTURE
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FUTURE PERFECT
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PRESENT
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