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balk (EN)
werkwoord, Selfstandige naamwoord

werkwoord “balk”

infinitief balk; hy balks; verlede tyd balked; verlede deelw. balked; ger. balking
  1. huiwer
    She balked at the idea of skydiving because it seemed too risky.
  2. stilstaan (van 'n perd)
    The horse balked and refused to jump the fence.
  3. verhinder
    Her plans to travel were balked by the sudden storm.
  4. skynbeweging maak
    The pitcher balked, causing the runner on first base to hesitate and miss his chance to steal second.

Selfstandige naamwoord “balk”

enkelvoud balk, meervoud balks
  1. skynbeweging (in bofbal)
    The pitcher was called for a balk when he pretended to throw to first base but didn't.
  2. skynbeweging (in pluimbal)
    During the match, Sarah's clever balk made her opponent move the wrong way.
  3. agterste deel van die tafel (in biljart)
    He carefully placed the cue ball in the balk before taking his first shot.
  4. agterste deel van die tafel (in snoeker)
    He aimed carefully to avoid the balk area and make his shot.