Definition of Balk
Balk
balk


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
to hesitate to accept an idea or proposal, and potentially reject it;

e.g. At first she'll balk at my proposal to move to another country, but then she'll come around: she always does.

(verb)
in baseball, when a pitcher makes an illegal movement or motion;

e.g. The rookie balked and let the opponent team's base runners to advance.



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