baulk

A noun with multiple meanings: the area on a billiard table behind the balkline; something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress; one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof; or a refusal to comply.

ruСуществительное с несколькими значениями: зона на бильярдном столе за линией балька; нечто нематериальное, что мешает или задерживает действие или прогресс; одна из нескольких параллельных наклонных балок, поддерживающих крышу; или отказ подчиниться.esSustantivo con varios sentidos: la zona de la mesa de billar tras la línea de saque; algo inmaterial que obstaculiza o retrasa una acción o progreso; una de varias vigas inclinadas paralelas que sostienen un techo; o una negativa a someterse.frNom avec plusieurs sens : zone sur une table de billard derrière la ligne d'effet ; quelque chose d'immatériel qui entrave ou retarde une action ou un progrès ; l'une des plusieurs poutres inclinées parallèles soutenant un toit ; ou un refus d'obéir.deSubstantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: der Bereich auf einem Billardtisch hinter der Baulklinie; etwas Immaterielles, das eine Handlung behindert oder aufhält; einer von mehreren parallelen geneigten Balken, die ein Dach stützen; oder die Weigerung, sich zu fügen.ptSubstantivo com vários sentidos: a zona do campo de críquete ou da mesa de bilhar atrás da linha de baulk; algo imaterial que impede ou atrasa uma ação ou progresso; cada uma das vigas paralelas inclinadas que sustentam um telhado; ou a recusa em obedecer.zh多义词名词：台球桌上球线以外的区域；阻碍或延迟行动或进展的抽象事物；支撑屋顶的平行斜梁之一；或拒绝服从。arاسم له عدة معانٍ: منطقة على طاولة البلياردو خلف خط البداية؛ شيء معنوي يعوق العمل أو يمنعه أو يؤخره؛ إحدى العوارض المائلة المتوازية التي تحمل السقف؛ أو الامتناع عن الانصياع أو الرفض.

1. Billiards area C1 formal british

   The section of a billiard table located behind the balkline, from which the cue ball is initially played.

   • The player placed the cue ball in the baulk before breaking.
   • He carefully aimed from the baulk area.
   • The rules require the shot to start from the baulk.

   ruЗона бильярдного столаesZona de billarfrZone de billard derrière la ligne de billedeBalkenbereich des BillardtischesptÁrea do baquezh台球开球区arمنطقة البالك

   المرادفات: balkkitchen

2. Obstacle or hindrance C1 formal british

   An intangible barrier that prevents or slows down progress or action.

   • The lack of funding was a major baulk to the project's completion.
   • His fear of failure became a psychological baulk.
   • Bureaucratic delays served as a baulk to innovation.

   ruПрепятствиеesObstáculo o impedimentofrObstacle ou entravedeHindernisptObstáculozh障碍arعائق

   المرادفات: barriercheckcurbdeterrenthindranceimpedimentobstaclestumbling block

   الأضداد: aidassistanceencouragementhelpincentivestimulussupport

3. Roof support beam C2 formal british

   One of several parallel, sloping beams that provide structural support for a roof.

   • The carpenters installed the baulks to reinforce the roof.
   • Each baulk was carefully measured and cut.
   • The old barn's roof was supported by massive wooden baulks.

   ruСтропильная балкаesViga de soporte de techofrPoutre de soutènement de toitdeDachbalkenptViga de telhadozh椽木arعارضة سقف مائلة

   المرادفات: rafter

4. Refusal to comply C2 formal british

   The act of refusing to proceed or comply with a request or demand.

   • His baulk at the new regulations surprised his colleagues.
   • The employee's baulk to follow instructions led to a warning.
   • She showed a clear baulk when asked to work overtime.

   ruОтказesNegativa a cumplirfrRefus d'obtempérerdeWeigerungptRecusazh拒绝arرفض الامتثال

   المرادفات: demurdemurralhesitationobjectionprotestrefusalreluctanceresistance

   الأضداد: acceptanceagreementcompliance

• baulks plural form
• baulks' possessive plural form
• baulk's possessive singular form