The area on a billiard table behind the balkline.

synonym: balk.

Dutch: band

Something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress.

synonyms: balk, check, deterrent, handicap, hinderance, hindrance, impediment.

Dutch: barrière, belemmering, beletsel, drempel, handicap, hindernis, hinderpaal, hobbel, obstakel, rem, struikelblok, struikelsteen, verhindering ... show more
Polish: zawada, piąte koło u wozu, kamień u szyi, kula u nogi, ciężar

One of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof.

synonyms: balk, rafter.

Dutch: dakspant, dakspar, spantrib, spar
Polish: krokiew

Refuse to comply.

synonyms: balk, jib, resist.