(~s, ~bing, ~bed)
1.
The ~ is the small triangular sail that is sometimes used at the front of a sailing boat.
N-COUNT: usu the N in sing
2.
If you ~ at something, you are unwilling to do it or to accept it. (OLD-FASHIONED)
...those who ~ at the idea of selling their land.
= balk
VERB: V at n/-ing, also V