balk (EN)

verb, substantiv

verb “balk”

1. ezita
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   She balked at the idea of skydiving because it seemed too risky.
2. se oprește brusc (cal)
   The horse balked and refused to jump the fence.
3. împiedicat
   Her plans to travel were balked by the sudden storm.
4. fentează
   The pitcher balked, causing the runner on first base to hesitate and miss his chance to steal second.

substantiv “balk”

1. mișcare ilegală (baseball)
   The pitcher was called for a balk when he pretended to throw to first base but didn't.
2. mișcare de păcălire (badminton)
   During the match, Sarah's clever balk made her opponent move the wrong way.
3. partea mesei din spatele liniei de start (biliard)
   He carefully placed the cue ball in the balk before taking his first shot.
4. partea mesei din spatele liniei de baulk (snooker)
   He aimed carefully to avoid the balk area and make his shot.