Balk

/bɔːk/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:12 pts4 letters

Definition of Balk

noun

An uncultivated ridge formed in the open field system, caused by the action of ploughing.
The wall of earth at the edge of an excavation.
Beam, crossbeam; squared timber; a tie beam of a house, stretching from wall to wall, especially when laid so as to form a loft, "the balks".
A hindrance or disappointment; a check.
A sudden and obstinate stop; a failure.

verb

To pass over or by.
To omit, miss or overlook by chance.
To miss intentionally; to avoid.
To stop, check, block.
To stop short and refuse to go on.
"The horse balked."

Anagrams of Balk

Words You Can Make

4 words can be made from the letters in "balk":

3-LETTER WORDS

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+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "balk" and rearranging:

Related Word Patterns

BA...Words starting with "ba"...LKWords ending with "lk"All 4-letter words Unscramble "balk"

Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

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Rhyming Words

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