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baulk

(bök)

(archeology) A strip of earth left in place between the trenches of an archeological dig to permit study of the stratigraphy of the area as long as possible.

 
 
Archaeology Dictionary: baulk

(balk) [De]

An artificial wall of unexcavated archaeological deposits left standing between the trenches of an excavation in order to provide access to the working areas and preserve until the last possible moment a sample of the stratigraphy for study and recording.
 
WordNet: baulk
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The noun has 3 meanings:

Meaning #1: the area on a billiard table behind the balkline
  Synonym: balk

Meaning #2: something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
  Synonyms: hindrance, deterrent, impediment, balk, check, handicap

Meaning #3: one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
  Synonyms: rafter, balk

The verb baulk has one meaning:

Meaning #1: refuse to comply
  Synonyms: resist, balk, jib

 
 

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