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v. t.
To saw again; specifically, to saw a balk, or a timber, which has already been squared, into dimension lumber, as joists, boards, etc.
v. i.
To stop abruptly and stand still obstinately; to jib; to stop short; to swerve; as, the horse balks.
v. t.
Not to refuse or balk at; to undertake readily; to clear; as, to take a hedge or fence.
v. i.
A great beam, rafter, or timber; esp., the tie-beam of a house. The loft above was called "the balks."
v. t.
To disappoint; to frustrate; to foil; to baffle; to /hwart; as, to balk expectation.
n.
One who watches shoals of fish; a balker. See Balker.
v. i.
To move restively backward or sidewise, -- said of a horse; to balk.
v. t.
To render (an effort or attempt) vain or nugatory; to baffle; to outwit; to balk; to frustrate; to defeat.
n.
One who sneaks from his cups; one who balks his glass.
n.
One who, or that which balks.
v. t.
To leave or make balks in.
v. i.
To balk. See Jib, v. i.
imp. & p. p.
of Balk
v. t.
To involve in a wreck; hence, to cause to suffer ruin; to balk of success, and bring disaster on.
a.
Apt to balk; as, a balky horse.
adv.
In a manner to balk or frustrate.
n.
One who cries out or gives an alarm; specifically, a balker; a conder. See Balker.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Balk
n.
A balky horse.
v. t.
To break up and frustrate the plans of; to balk/ to throw into perplexity and dejection; to disconcert.
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