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baulk vs albatross

albatross vs baulk

baulk and albatross both are nouns.

baulk is a verb but albatross is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
baulk Yes No Yes No
albatross Yes No No No
As nouns, albatross is a hyponym of baulk; that is, albatross is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than baulk:
  • baulk: something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
  • albatross: (figurative) something that hinders or handicaps
Other hyponyms of baulk include millstone, bind, diriment impediment, drag, obstacle, obstruction, straitjacket.
baulk (noun) albatross (noun)
one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof large web-footed birds of the Southern Hemisphere having long narrow wings; noted for powerful gliding flight
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress (figurative) something that hinders or handicaps
the area on a billiard table behind the balkline
baulk (verb) albatross (verb)
refuse to comply
Difference between baulk and albatross

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