balk (EN)

verbo, sostantivo

verbo “balk”

1. esitare
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   She balked at the idea of skydiving because it seemed too risky.
2. fermarsi bruscamente (di un cavallo)
   The horse balked and refused to jump the fence.
3. essere ostacolato
   Her plans to travel were balked by the sudden storm.
4. fare una finta
   The pitcher balked, causing the runner on first base to hesitate and miss his chance to steal second.

sostantivo “balk”

1. mossa illegale del lanciatore (nel baseball)
   The pitcher was called for a balk when he pretended to throw to first base but didn't.
2. mossa ingannevole durante il servizio (nel badminton)
   During the match, Sarah's clever balk made her opponent move the wrong way.
3. area di partenza (nel biliardo)
   He carefully placed the cue ball in the balk before taking his first shot.
4. area dietro la linea di baulk (nel snooker)
   He aimed carefully to avoid the balk area and make his shot.