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Resaw :: Resaw (v. t.) To saw again; specifically, to saw a balk, or a timber, which has already been squared, into dimension lumber, as joists, boards, etc..

Balked :: Balked (imp. & p. p.) of Bal.

Bierbalk :: Bierbalk (n.) A church road (e. g., a path across fields) for funerals..

Balk :: Balk (v. t.) To leave or make balks in.

Gib :: Gib (v. i.) To balk. See Jib, v. i..

Balkingly :: Balkingly (adv.) In a manner to balk or frustrate.

Balk :: Balk (v. i.) A great beam, rafter, or timber; esp., the tie-beam of a house. The loft above was called the balks..

Balk :: Balk (v. i.) A hindrance or disappointment; a check.

Balker :: Balker (n.) A person who stands on a rock or eminence to espy the shoals of herring, etc., and to give notice to the men in boats which way they pass; a conder; a huer..

Balk :: Balk (v. i.) A deceptive gesture of the pitcher, as if to deliver the ball..

Baulk :: Baulk (n. & v.) See Balk.

Wreck :: Wreck (v. t.) To involve in a wreck; hence, to cause to suffer ruin; to balk of success, and bring disaster on..

Sneak-cup :: Sneak-cup (n.) One who sneaks from his cups; one who balks his glass.

Huer :: Huer (n.) One who cries out or gives an alarm; specifically, a balker; a conder. See Balker..

Balk :: Balk (v. t.) To disappoint; to frustrate; to foil; to baffle; to /hwart; as, to balk expectation..

Balker :: Balker (n.) One who, or that which balks..

Gibber :: Gibber (n.) A balky horse.

Balk :: Balk (v. t.) To miss intentionally; to avoid; to shun; to refuse; to let go by; to shirk.

Conder :: Conder (n.) One who watches shoals of fish; a balker. See Balker.

Balky :: Balky (a.) Apt to balk; as, a balky horse..

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