Balks

5 lettersverb

Updated February 2026

Definition

Hesitates or refuses to proceed; also noun: ridges of unploughed land.

“The horse balks at jumping the high fence.”

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"Balks" contains 5 unique letters. It includes common vowels which helps with elimination.

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