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balk (EN)
verbi, substantiivi

verbi “balk”

infinitiivi balk; hän balks; imperfekti balked; part. perf. balked; ger. balking
  1. epäröidä
    She balked at the idea of skydiving because it seemed too risky.
  2. pysähtyä (hevonen)
    The horse balked and refused to jump the fence.
  3. estyä
    Her plans to travel were balked by the sudden storm.
  4. harhauttaa
    The pitcher balked, causing the runner on first base to hesitate and miss his chance to steal second.

substantiivi “balk”

yksikkö balk, monikko balks
  1. harhautus
    The pitcher was called for a balk when he pretended to throw to first base but didn't.
  2. harhautus (sulkapallo)
    During the match, Sarah's clever balk made her opponent move the wrong way.
  3. alkupääty
    He carefully placed the cue ball in the balk before taking his first shot.
  4. alkupääty (snooker)
    He aimed carefully to avoid the balk area and make his shot.