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balk (EN)
глагол, именица

глагол “balk”

infinitiv balk; on balks; prošlo vreme balked; prošli part. balked; ger. balking
  1. оклевати
    She balked at the idea of skydiving because it seemed too risky.
  2. стати (коњ)
    The horse balked and refused to jump the fence.
  3. бити спречен
    Her plans to travel were balked by the sudden storm.
  4. финтирати
    The pitcher balked, causing the runner on first base to hesitate and miss his chance to steal second.

именица “balk”

jednina balk, množina balks
  1. неправилно бацање
    The pitcher was called for a balk when he pretended to throw to first base but didn't.
  2. финта
    During the match, Sarah's clever balk made her opponent move the wrong way.
  3. почетни део стола
    He carefully placed the cue ball in the balk before taking his first shot.
  4. део стола иза баулк линије
    He aimed carefully to avoid the balk area and make his shot.