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balk (EN)
kata kerja, kata benda

kata kerja “balk”

infinitif balk; dia balks; lampau balked; part. lampau balked; ger. balking
  1. ragu-ragu
    She balked at the idea of skydiving because it seemed too risky.
  2. berhenti mendadak (kuda)
    The horse balked and refused to jump the fence.
  3. terhalang
    Her plans to travel were balked by the sudden storm.
  4. gerakan tipuan
    The pitcher balked, causing the runner on first base to hesitate and miss his chance to steal second.

kata benda “balk”

tunggal balk, jamak balks
  1. gerakan ilegal (bisbol)
    The pitcher was called for a balk when he pretended to throw to first base but didn't.
  2. gerakan tipuan (bulu tangkis)
    During the match, Sarah's clever balk made her opponent move the wrong way.
  3. area awal (biliar)
    He carefully placed the cue ball in the balk before taking his first shot.
  4. area belakang garis baulk (snooker)
    He aimed carefully to avoid the balk area and make his shot.