balk (EN)
veiksmažodis, daiktavardis

veiksmažodis “balk”

balk; he balks; past balked, part. balked; ger. balking
  1. dvejoti
    She balked at the idea of skydiving because it seemed too risky.
  2. sustoti (apie arklį)
    The horse balked and refused to jump the fence.
  3. būti sustabdytam
    Her plans to travel were balked by the sudden storm.
  4. klaidinti (sportas)
    The pitcher balked, causing the runner on first base to hesitate and miss his chance to steal second.

daiktavardis “balk”

sg. balk, pl. balks
  1. klaidinantis judesys (beisbolas)
    The pitcher was called for a balk when he pretended to throw to first base but didn't.
  2. klaidinantis judesys (badmintonas)
    During the match, Sarah's clever balk made her opponent move the wrong way.
  3. pradinė zona (biliardas)
    He carefully placed the cue ball in the balk before taking his first shot.
  4. pradinė zona (snukeris)
    He aimed carefully to avoid the balk area and make his shot.