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balk (EN)
פועל, שם עצם

פועל “balk”

מקור balk; הוא balks; עבר balked; עבר סביל balked; בינוני balking
  1. להסס
    She balked at the idea of skydiving because it seemed too risky.
  2. להיעצר (של סוס)
    The horse balked and refused to jump the fence.
  3. להיחסם
    Her plans to travel were balked by the sudden storm.
  4. להטעות
    The pitcher balked, causing the runner on first base to hesitate and miss his chance to steal second.

שם עצם “balk”

יחיד balk, רבים balks
  1. עבירת בוק
    The pitcher was called for a balk when he pretended to throw to first base but didn't.
  2. תרגיל הטעיה
    During the match, Sarah's clever balk made her opponent move the wrong way.
  3. אזור ההתחלה
    He carefully placed the cue ball in the balk before taking his first shot.
  4. אזור הבוק (סנוקר)
    He aimed carefully to avoid the balk area and make his shot.