baulk vs beam

baulk and beam both are nouns.

baulk and beam both are verbs.

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

As nouns, beam is a hypernym of baulk; that is, beam is a word with a broader meaning than baulk:

baulk: one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
beam: long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction

baulk (noun)	beam (noun)
one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof	long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress	a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts
the area on a billiard table behind the balkline	the broad side of a ship
	(nautical) breadth amidships
	a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
	a column of light (as from a beacon)
	a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation

baulk (verb)	beam (verb)
refuse to comply	smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
	broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
	express with a beaming face or smile
	experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
	have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
	emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light

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