balk (EN)

verbe, nom

verbe “balk”

1. hésiter
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   She balked at the idea of skydiving because it seemed too risky.
2. s'arrêter net (cheval)
   The horse balked and refused to jump the fence.
3. être empêché
   Her plans to travel were balked by the sudden storm.
4. feinter
   The pitcher balked, causing the runner on first base to hesitate and miss his chance to steal second.

nom “balk”

1. feinte illégale (baseball)
   The pitcher was called for a balk when he pretended to throw to first base but didn't.
2. feinte (badminton)
   During the match, Sarah's clever balk made her opponent move the wrong way.
3. zone de départ (billard)
   He carefully placed the cue ball in the balk before taking his first shot.
4. zone de départ (snooker)
   He aimed carefully to avoid the balk area and make his shot.