balk (EN)

глагол, существительное

глагол “balk”

1. колебаться
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   She balked at the idea of skydiving because it seemed too risky.
2. встать (о лошади)
   The horse balked and refused to jump the fence.
3. быть остановленным (быть заблокированным)
   Her plans to travel were balked by the sudden storm.
4. финтить
   The pitcher balked, causing the runner on first base to hesitate and miss his chance to steal second.

существительное “balk”

1. обманное движение
   The pitcher was called for a balk when he pretended to throw to first base but didn't.
2. обманный удар
   During the match, Sarah's clever balk made her opponent move the wrong way.
3. зона за стартовой линией
   He carefully placed the cue ball in the balk before taking his first shot.
4. зона за линией баулка
   He aimed carefully to avoid the balk area and make his shot.