balk (EN)
동사, 명사

동사 “balk”

balk; he balks; past balked, part. balked; ger. balking
  1. 망설이다
    She balked at the idea of skydiving because it seemed too risky.
  2. 멈추다 (말이 갑자기 멈추다)
    The horse balked and refused to jump the fence.
  3. 좌절되다
    Her plans to travel were balked by the sudden storm.
  4. 속임 동작을 하다
    The pitcher balked, causing the runner on first base to hesitate and miss his chance to steal second.

명사 “balk”

sg. balk, pl. balks
  1. 보크
    The pitcher was called for a balk when he pretended to throw to first base but didn't.
  2. 속임 서브
    During the match, Sarah's clever balk made her opponent move the wrong way.
  3. 출발선 뒤쪽
    He carefully placed the cue ball in the balk before taking his first shot.
  4. 보크 라인 뒤쪽
    He aimed carefully to avoid the balk area and make his shot.