Definition of balks Balks

/bɔˈks/ - [boks] -

We found 2 definitions of balks from 2 different sources.

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British English

baulks - /bˈɔːks/

American English

balks - /bɔˈks/

What does balks mean?

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  • balks
    Joist-shaped spars, which rest between the cleats upon the saddles of two pontons, to support the chess or flooring.

Part of speech

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  • balks, verb, present, 3rd person singular of balk (infinitive).
  • balks, noun, plural of balk.

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

balks in sign language
Sign language - letter B Sign language - letter B Sign language - letter A Sign language - letter A Sign language - letter L Sign language - letter L Sign language - letter K Sign language - letter K Sign language - letter S Sign language - letter S