balk (EN)

glagol, imenica

glagol “balk”

1. oklijevati
   Prijavite se da biste vidjeli prijevode primjernih rečenica i jednojezične definicije svake riječi.

   She balked at the idea of skydiving because it seemed too risky.
2. stati (konj)
   The horse balked and refused to jump the fence.
3. biti spriječen
   Her plans to travel were balked by the sudden storm.
4. fintirati
   The pitcher balked, causing the runner on first base to hesitate and miss his chance to steal second.

imenica “balk”

1. nepravilan potez (u bejzbolu)
   The pitcher was called for a balk when he pretended to throw to first base but didn't.
2. trik potez (u badmintonu)
   During the match, Sarah's clever balk made her opponent move the wrong way.
3. dio stola iza početne linije (u bilijaru)
   He carefully placed the cue ball in the balk before taking his first shot.
4. dio stola iza baulk linije (u snookeru)
   He aimed carefully to avoid the balk area and make his shot.