balk (EN)
kata kerja, kata nama

kata kerja “balk”

balk; he balks; past balked, part. balked; ger. balking
  1. teragak-agak
    She balked at the idea of skydiving because it seemed too risky.
  2. berhenti tiba-tiba (kuda)
    The horse balked and refused to jump the fence.
  3. dihalang
    Her plans to travel were balked by the sudden storm.
  4. gerak tipu
    The pitcher balked, causing the runner on first base to hesitate and miss his chance to steal second.

kata nama “balk”

sg. balk, pl. balks
  1. gerak tipu (besbol)
    The pitcher was called for a balk when he pretended to throw to first base but didn't.
  2. gerak tipu (badminton)
    During the match, Sarah's clever balk made her opponent move the wrong way.
  3. kawasan permulaan
    He carefully placed the cue ball in the balk before taking his first shot.
  4. kawasan permulaan (snuker)
    He aimed carefully to avoid the balk area and make his shot.