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balk (EN)
darbības vārds, lietvārds

darbības vārds “balk”

infinitīvs balk; viņš balks; pag. balked; pag. divd. balked; ģer. balking
  1. vilcināties
    She balked at the idea of skydiving because it seemed too risky.
  2. apstāties (par zirgu)
    The horse balked and refused to jump the fence.
  3. tikt apturētam
    Her plans to travel were balked by the sudden storm.
  4. mānīt
    The pitcher balked, causing the runner on first base to hesitate and miss his chance to steal second.

lietvārds “balk”

viensk. balk, daudzsk. balks
  1. nelegāla kustība (beisbolā)
    The pitcher was called for a balk when he pretended to throw to first base but didn't.
  2. mānīgs sitiens (badmintonā)
    During the match, Sarah's clever balk made her opponent move the wrong way.
  3. sākuma zona (biljardā)
    He carefully placed the cue ball in the balk before taking his first shot.
  4. sākuma zona (snūkerā)
    He aimed carefully to avoid the balk area and make his shot.