balk in Norwegian
balk in Norwegian is bjelke — balk means an uncultivated ridge formed in the open field system, caused by the action of ploughing.
balk in Norwegian
bjelke
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".
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 Norwegian?
"balk" in Norwegian is bjelke. balk means: An uncultivated ridge formed in the open field system, caused by the action of ploughing.
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