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Balky :: Balky (a.) Apt to balk; as, a balky horse..

Balker :: Balker (n.) One who, or that which balks..

Balking :: Balking (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Bal.

Disappoint :: Disappoint (v. t.) To defeat of expectation or hope; to hinder from the attainment of that which was expected, hoped, or desired; to balk; as, a man is disappointed of his hopes or expectations, or his hopes, desires, intentions, expectations, or plans are disappointed; a bad season disappoints the farmer of his crops; a defeat disappoints an enemy of his spoil..

Baulk :: Baulk (n. & v.) See Balk.

Balk :: Balk (v. i.) A deceptive gesture of the pitcher, as if to deliver the ball..

Bilk :: Bilk (n.) A thwarting an adversary in cribbage by spoiling his score; a balk.

Balkingly :: Balkingly (adv.) In a manner to balk or frustrate.

Resaw :: Resaw (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..

Jib :: "Jib (v. i.) To move restively backward or sidewise, -- said of a horse; to balk..

Balk :: Balk (v. i.) A ridge of land left unplowed between furrows, or at the end of a field; a piece missed by the plow slipping aside..

Balk :: Balk (v. i.) To stop abruptly and stand still obstinately; to jib; to stop short; to swerve; as, the horse balks..

Balk :: Balk (v. i.) One of the beams connecting the successive supports of a trestle bridge or bateau bridge.

Balk :: Balk (v. t.) To omit, miss, or overlook by chance..

Balked :: Balked (imp. & p. p.) of Bal.

Balkish :: Balkish (a.) Uneven; ridgy.

Conder :: Conder (n.) One who watches shoals of fish; a balker. See Balker.

Sneak-cup :: Sneak-cup (n.) One who sneaks from his cups; one who balks his glass.

Disappointed :: Disappointed (a.) Defeated of expectation or hope; balked; as, a disappointed person or hope..

Balk :: Balk (v. t.) To leave or make balks in.

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