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one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
(noun) check, baulk, impediment, hinderance, hindrance, handicap, deterrent
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
(noun) baulk
the area on a billiard table behind the balkline
a player with ball in hand must play from the balk
refuse to comply