balk (EN)
czasownik, rzeczownik

czasownik “balk”

balk; he balks; past balked, part. balked; ger. balking
  1. wahać się
    She balked at the idea of skydiving because it seemed too risky.
  2. stanąć dęba
    The horse balked and refused to jump the fence.
  3. być powstrzymanym (przed osiągnięciem czegoś)
    Her plans to travel were balked by the sudden storm.
  4. zmylić przeciwnika (fałszywym ruchem)
    The pitcher balked, causing the runner on first base to hesitate and miss his chance to steal second.

rzeczownik “balk”

sg. balk, pl. balks
  1. nielegalny ruch miotacza
    The pitcher was called for a balk when he pretended to throw to first base but didn't.
  2. zmyłka (podczas serwisu)
    During the match, Sarah's clever balk made her opponent move the wrong way.
  3. pole za linią startową
    He carefully placed the cue ball in the balk before taking his first shot.
  4. pole za linią baulk
    He aimed carefully to avoid the balk area and make his shot.