balk in French
balk in French is raie, balk, feinte irrégulière — balk means an uncultivated ridge formed in the open field system, caused by the action of ploughing.
balk in French
raie
(archaeology) The wall of earth at the edge of an excavation.
balk
(sports) A deceptive motion.
feinte irrégulière
(sports) A deceptive motion.
regimber
What does "balk" mean?
- noun An uncultivated ridge formed in the open field system, caused by the action of ploughing.
- noun The wall of earth at the edge of an excavation.
- noun Beam, crossbeam; squared timber; a tie beam of a house, stretching from wall to wall, especially when laid so as to form a loft, "the balks".
- noun A hindrance or disappointment; a check.
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What is "balk" in French?
"balk" in French is raie, balk, feinte irrégulière. balk means: An uncultivated ridge formed in the open field system, caused by the action of ploughing.
Are there other ways to say "balk" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "balk": raie, balk, feinte irrégulière, regimber.
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