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balk (EN)
ige, főnév

ige “balk”

infinitív balk; ő balks; múlt idő balked; befejezett múlt balked; gerundium balking
  1. habozik
    She balked at the idea of skydiving because it seemed too risky.
  2. megtorpan
    The horse balked and refused to jump the fence.
  3. meghiúsul
    Her plans to travel were balked by the sudden storm.
  4. cselez
    The pitcher balked, causing the runner on first base to hesitate and miss his chance to steal second.

főnév “balk”

egyesszám balk, többesszám balks
  1. szabálytalan dobás
    The pitcher was called for a balk when he pretended to throw to first base but didn't.
  2. trükkös szerva
    During the match, Sarah's clever balk made her opponent move the wrong way.
  3. kezdőterület
    He carefully placed the cue ball in the balk before taking his first shot.
  4. kezdőterület (a baulk vonal mögött)
    He aimed carefully to avoid the balk area and make his shot.