balk (EN)

sloveso, podstatné jméno

sloveso “balk”

1. váhat
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   She balked at the idea of skydiving because it seemed too risky.
2. vzpírat se
   The horse balked and refused to jump the fence.
3. být zmařen
   Her plans to travel were balked by the sudden storm.
4. klamat pohybem
   The pitcher balked, causing the runner on first base to hesitate and miss his chance to steal second.

podstatné jméno “balk”

1. nelegální pohyb nadhazovače (v baseballu)
   The pitcher was called for a balk when he pretended to throw to first base but didn't.
2. klamný pohyb při podání (v badmintonu)
   During the match, Sarah's clever balk made her opponent move the wrong way.
3. zadní část stolu (v kulečníku)
   He carefully placed the cue ball in the balk before taking his first shot.
4. zadní část stolu za baulk čárou (v snookeru)
   He aimed carefully to avoid the balk area and make his shot.