5 letter words ending in LK

**baulk** 1. Parts of Speech: verb, noun 2. Definitions: - (verb) to hesitate or be unwilling to proceed with an action or idea; to stop short and refuse to go on - (noun) an instance of baulking; an obstacle or hindrance 3. Pronunciations: - US: /bɔk/ - UK: /bɔːk/ 4. Origin and Usage: - The word "baulk" originated from the Middle English word "balke," meaning a crossbeam or balk of timber. It was later used to describe an obstacle or hindrance, and eventually came to mean hesitating or stopping short of an action or idea. - "Baulk" is commonly used in British English, while "balk" is the preferred spelling in American English. 5. Synonyms: - (verb) hesitate, falter, waver, pause, resist, refuse, recoil, shy away - (noun) obstacle, hindrance, barrier, impediment, obstruction 6. Related Words: - fault, hulks, talks, waulk 7. Example Sentences: - The horse baulked at the jump and refused to go over it. - The companys plans were baulked by a lack of funding. - The new regulations could be a baulk to the companys growth.

Whelk 1. Parts of Speech

Noun, Verb

2. Definitions

1. a large sea snail with a spiral shell, commonly eaten in some parts of the world;
2. to turn over (a vessel or boat) by the action of a heavy sea or wave.

3. Pronunciations

US: /hwɛlk/, UK: /wɛlk/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "whelk" comes from the Middle English word "welke", meaning "spiral shell". Whelks are commonly eaten in some parts of the world, such as in Asia, Europe, and North America. As a verb, "whelk" is used to describe the action of overturning a vessel or boat by the action of a heavy sea or wave.

5. Synonyms

For the noun definition: sea snail, conch, periwinkle, etc. For the verb definition: capsize, overturn, upend, etc.

6. Related Words

Welch, welsh, wheel, whelp, whole, whorl, etc.

7. Example Sentences

• He picked up a whelk from the beach and examined its shell.
• The boat was whelked by a massive wave and capsized.

Chalk

Part of Speech: Noun, verb

Definition: A soft, white, porous sedimentary rock, a form of limestone, used for writing or drawing. To mark or draw (something) with chalk.

Pronunciations: US: /tʃɔk/, UK: /tʃɔːk/

Origin and Usage: The word "chalk" comes from the Old English word "cealc," which is a type of limestone. Chalk has been used for writing and drawing for centuries. It was commonly used on blackboards, which were originally made of slate. Chalk is also used in various industries, such as agriculture, construction, and manufacturing.

Synonyms: Crayon, marker, pencil, pen, charcoal

Related Words: Clasp, clink, cloak, clock, clump

Example Sentences:

1. She wrote her name on the blackboard with chalk.
2. The teacher asked the students to use chalk to write the answer on the board.
3. The children drew pictures on the sidewalk with colored chalk.
4. The construction workers used chalk to mark the location of the pipes.
5. The gymnast rubbed chalk on her hands before performing on the bars.