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balk

Belk vs Balk - What's the difference?

belk | balk |


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between belk and balk

is that belk is (obsolete) to vomit while balk is (obsolete) to miss intentionally; to avoid; to shun; to refuse; to let go by; to shirk.

As verbs the difference between belk and balk

is that belk is (obsolete) to vomit while balk is (archaic) to pass over or by or balk can be to indicate to fishermen, by shouts or signals from shore, the direction taken by the shoals of herring.

As a noun balk is

ridge, an unplowed strip of land.

Balk vs Dalk - What's the difference?

balk | dalk |


As nouns the difference between balk and dalk

is that balk is ridge, an unplowed strip of land while dalk is a pin; brooch; clasp or dalk can be a hollow or depression.

As a verb balk

is (archaic) to pass over or by or balk can be to indicate to fishermen, by shouts or signals from shore, the direction taken by the shoals of herring.

Balk vs Calk - What's the difference?

balk | calk |


As nouns the difference between balk and calk

is that balk is ridge, an unplowed strip of land while calk is a pointed projection on a horseshoe to prevent it slipping.

As verbs the difference between balk and calk

is that balk is (archaic) to pass over or by or balk can be to indicate to fishermen, by shouts or signals from shore, the direction taken by the shoals of herring while calk is or calk can be to copy (a drawing) by rubbing the back of it with red or black chalk, and then passing a blunt stylus or needle over the lines, so as to leave a tracing on the paper or other thing against which it is laid or held.

Walk vs Balk - What's the difference?

walk | balk |


In sports|lang=en terms the difference between walk and balk

is that walk is (sports) an olympic games track event requiring that the heel of the leading foot touch the ground before the toe of the trailing foot leaves the ground while balk is (sports) deceptive motion; feint.

As verbs the difference between walk and balk

is that walk is (lb) to move on the feet by alternately setting each foot (or pair or group of feet, in the case of animals with four or more feet) forward, with at least one foot on the ground at all times compare while balk is (archaic) to pass over or by or balk can be to indicate to fishermen, by shouts or signals from shore, the direction taken by the shoals of herring.

As nouns the difference between walk and balk

is that walk is a trip made by walking while balk is ridge, an unplowed strip of land.

Bark vs Balk - What's the difference?

bark | balk |


In obsolete terms the difference between bark and balk

is that bark is a small sailing vessel, e.g. a pinnace or a fishing smack; a rowing boat or barge while balk is to miss intentionally; to avoid; to shun; to refuse; to let go by; to shirk.

As verbs the difference between bark and balk

is that bark is to make a short, loud, explosive noise with the vocal organs (said of animals, especially dogs) while balk is to pass over or by.

As nouns the difference between bark and balk

is that bark is the short, loud, explosive sound uttered by a dog while balk is ridge, an unplowed strip of land.

Bald vs Balk - What's the difference?

bald | balk |


As nouns the difference between bald and balk

is that bald is (appalachian) a mountain summit or crest that lacks forest growth despite a warm climate conducive to such, as is found in many places in the southern while balk is ridge, an unplowed strip of land.

As verbs the difference between bald and balk

is that bald is to become bald while balk is (archaic) to pass over or by or balk can be to indicate to fishermen, by shouts or signals from shore, the direction taken by the shoals of herring.

As an adjective bald

is having no hair, fur or feathers.

Ball vs Balk - What's the difference?

ball | balk |


As nouns the difference between ball and balk

is that ball is while balk is ridge, an unplowed strip of land.

As a verb balk is

(archaic) to pass over or by or balk can be to indicate to fishermen, by shouts or signals from shore, the direction taken by the shoals of herring.

Back vs Balk - What's the difference?

back | balk |


As nouns the difference between back and balk

is that back is a small stream or brook while balk is ridge, an unplowed strip of land.

As a verb balk is

(archaic) to pass over or by or balk can be to indicate to fishermen, by shouts or signals from shore, the direction taken by the shoals of herring.

Talk vs Balk - What's the difference?

talk | balk |


As nouns the difference between talk and balk

is that talk is a conversation or discussion while balk is ridge, an unplowed strip of land.

As verbs the difference between talk and balk

is that talk is to communicate, usually by means of speech while balk is to pass over or by.

Bank vs Balk - What's the difference?

bank | balk |


As nouns the difference between bank and balk

is that bank is bench, pew while balk is ridge, an unplowed strip of land.

As a verb balk is

(archaic) to pass over or by or balk can be to indicate to fishermen, by shouts or signals from shore, the direction taken by the shoals of herring.

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