balk (EN)

sögn, Nafnorð

sögn “balk”

1. hika
   Skráðu þig til að sjá þýðingar á dæmasetningum og einmála skilgreiningar á hverju orði.

   She balked at the idea of skydiving because it seemed too risky.
2. stöðvast (hestur)
   The horse balked and refused to jump the fence.
3. hindrast
   Her plans to travel were balked by the sudden storm.
4. blekkja (íþróttir)
   The pitcher balked, causing the runner on first base to hesitate and miss his chance to steal second.

Nafnorð “balk”

1. ólögleg hreyfing (hafnabolti)
   The pitcher was called for a balk when he pretended to throw to first base but didn't.
2. blekkingarhreyfing (badminton)
   During the match, Sarah's clever balk made her opponent move the wrong way.
3. baksvæði (billiardborð)
   He carefully placed the cue ball in the balk before taking his first shot.
4. baksvæði (snókerborð)
   He aimed carefully to avoid the balk area and make his shot.