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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
noun
(archaeology) The wall of earth at the edge of an excavation.
Feldrand
noun
(archaeology) The wall of earth at the edge of an excavation.
Furchenrücken
noun
(archaeology) The wall of earth at the edge of an excavation.
Rain
noun
(archaeology) The wall of earth at the edge of an excavation.
Balken
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".
Einhalt gebieten
verb
behindern
verb
blockieren
verb
durchkreuzen
verb
scheuen
verb
sich sperren
verb

What does "balk" mean?

  1. noun An uncultivated ridge formed in the open field system, caused by the action of ploughing.
  2. noun The wall of earth at the edge of an excavation.
  3. 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".
  4. noun A hindrance or disappointment; a check.

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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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