balk (EN)
folje, emër

folje “balk”

balk; he balks; past balked, part. balked; ger. balking
  1. ngurroj
    She balked at the idea of skydiving because it seemed too risky.
  2. ndaloj (për një kalë)
    The horse balked and refused to jump the fence.
  3. pengohem
    Her plans to travel were balked by the sudden storm.
  4. mashtroj (me një lëvizje të rreme)
    The pitcher balked, causing the runner on first base to hesitate and miss his chance to steal second.

emër “balk”

sg. balk, pl. balks
  1. lëvizje e paligjshme (në bejsboll)
    The pitcher was called for a balk when he pretended to throw to first base but didn't.
  2. lëvizje mashtruese (në badminton)
    During the match, Sarah's clever balk made her opponent move the wrong way.
  3. pjesa e tavolinës pas vijës fillestare (në bilardo)
    He carefully placed the cue ball in the balk before taking his first shot.
  4. pjesa e tavolinës pas vijës së baulk-ut (në snooker)
    He aimed carefully to avoid the balk area and make his shot.