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Meaning of balking

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

balking

verb

Definitions

  1. To pass over or by.

  2. To omit, miss or overlook by chance.

    Synonyms:missoverlook
  3. To miss intentionally; to avoid.

    Synonyms:avoidrefuseshirkshun
  4. To stop, check, block.

verb

Definitions

  1. To indicate to fishermen, by shouts or signals from shore, the direction taken by the shoals of herring.

noun

Definitions

  1. A frustration or disappointment; a check.