the act of hesitating or refusing; a refusal or an obstacle that stops progress (gerund/noun use of 'balk').


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present participle/gerund of 'balk': to hesitate or refuse to proceed or to accept an idea or proposal.


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to frustrate or prevent (someone or something) from accomplishing a goal; to foil or obstruct.


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in baseball: (present participle) to commit a balk, i.e., make an illegal motion while pitching that can allow baserunners to advance.


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