# balk

/ˈbɑɫk/ (US) · /bˈɔːlk/ (UK) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/balk
Updated: 2026-05-30

## Definition

a small, round pile of earth or stones. You might see these in a field or on a hillside.

For teachers: a small, rounded mound of earth or stones. Often found in agricultural or archaeological contexts, particularly in the British Isles.

## Examples

- The farmer found a small balk in the middle of the field.

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