balk (EN)

verb, nom

verb “balk”

1. vacil·lar
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   She balked at the idea of skydiving because it seemed too risky.
2. aturar-se en sec
   The horse balked and refused to jump the fence.
3. ser impedit
   Her plans to travel were balked by the sudden storm.
4. fintar
   The pitcher balked, causing the runner on first base to hesitate and miss his chance to steal second.

nom “balk”

1. moviment il·legal del llançador
   The pitcher was called for a balk when he pretended to throw to first base but didn't.
2. moviment de distracció
   During the match, Sarah's clever balk made her opponent move the wrong way.
3. zona de sortida
   He carefully placed the cue ball in the balk before taking his first shot.
4. zona de sortida (en el snooker)
   He aimed carefully to avoid the balk area and make his shot.