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balk vs expanse

expanse vs balk

balk and expanse both are nouns.

balk is a verb but expanse is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
balk Yes No Yes No
expanse Yes No No No
As nouns, expanse is a hypernym of balk; that is, expanse is a word with a broader meaning than balk:
  • balk: the area on a billiard table behind the balkline
  • expanse: the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary
Other hypernyms of balk include area, surface area.
balk (noun) expanse (noun)
an illegal pitching motion while runners are on base the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary
one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof a wide scope
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress a wide and open space or area as of surface or land or sky
the area on a billiard table behind the balkline
balk (verb) expanse (verb)
refuse to comply
Difference between balk and expanse

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