balk in German
balk in German is Feldrain, Feldrand, Furchenrücken — balk means an uncultivated ridge formed in the open field system, caused by the action of ploughing.
balk in German
Feldrain
(archaeology) The wall of earth at the edge of an excavation.
Feldrand
(archaeology) The wall of earth at the edge of an excavation.
Furchenrücken
(archaeology) The wall of earth at the edge of an excavation.
Rain
(archaeology) The wall of earth at the edge of an excavation.
Balken
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".
Einhalt gebieten
behindern
blockieren
durchkreuzen
scheuen
sich sperren
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.
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "balk" in German?
"balk" in German is Feldrain, Feldrand, Furchenrücken. 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 German?
Yes — German has 11 translations listed for "balk": Feldrain, Feldrand, Furchenrücken, Rain, Balken, Einhalt gebieten.
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