Definition: one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
Similar words: beam
Definition: long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
Synonyms: check, balk, baulk, impediment, hinderance, hindrance, handicap, deterrent
Definition: something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
Similar words: difficulty
Definition: a factor causing trouble in achieving a positive result or tending to produce a negative result
Usage: serious difficulties were encountered in obtaining a pure reagent
Definition: the area on a billiard table behind the balkline
Usage: a player with ball in hand must play from the balk
Similar words: expanse, area, surface area
Definition: the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary
Usage: the area of a rectangle; it was about 500 square feet in area
Synonyms: resist, balk, baulk, jib
Definition: refuse to comply
Similar words: disobey
Definition: refuse to go along with; refuse to follow; be disobedient
Usage: He disobeyed his supervisor and was fired