balk vs baulk

balk and baulk both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
balk	Yes	No	Yes	No
baulk	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, balk and baulk are synonyms defined as:

balk and baulk: one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof

Other synonyms of balk include rafter.

As nouns, balk and baulk are synonyms defined as:

balk and baulk: something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

Other synonyms of balk include check, deterrent, handicap, hinderance, hindrance, impediment.

As nouns, balk and baulk are synonyms defined as:

As verbs, balk and baulk are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of balk include jib, resist.

balk (noun)	baulk (noun)
an illegal pitching motion while runners are on base	one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof	something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress	the area on a billiard table behind the balkline
the area on a billiard table behind the balkline

balk (verb)	baulk (verb)
refuse to comply	refuse to comply