balk (EN)

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sloveso “balk”

1. váhať
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   She balked at the idea of skydiving because it seemed too risky.
2. vzpierať sa
   The horse balked and refused to jump the fence.
3. byť zablokovaný
   Her plans to travel were balked by the sudden storm.
4. klamať pohybom
   The pitcher balked, causing the runner on first base to hesitate and miss his chance to steal second.

podstatné meno “balk”

1. nelegálny pohyb (v baseballu)
   The pitcher was called for a balk when he pretended to throw to first base but didn't.
2. trikový pohyb (v bedmintone)
   During the match, Sarah's clever balk made her opponent move the wrong way.
3. zadná časť stola (v biliarde)
   He carefully placed the cue ball in the balk before taking his first shot.
4. zadná časť stola (v snookeri)
   He aimed carefully to avoid the balk area and make his shot.