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to balk
01
hesitar, recuar
to be reluctant to do something or allow it to happen, particularly because it is dangerous, difficult, or unpleasant
Dialect
American
American
Exemplos
Despite their enthusiasm, the team balked when faced with the project's tight deadlines.
Apesar do entusiasmo, a equipe hesitou ao enfrentar os prazos apertados do projeto.
Balk
01
balk, movimento ilegal
(in baseball) an illegal action by the pitcher, such as a deceptive motion or failure to complete a pitch that results in base runners advancing
Exemplos
The team challenged the balk call, but the ruling stood.
A equipe contestou a chamada de balk, mas a decisão permaneceu.
02
Uma viga de telhado, Um caibro da estrutura
a structural beam used to support the roof of a building, typically sloped and arranged in parallel
Exemplos
The architect designed the ceiling with visible balks for aesthetic appeal.
03
obstáculo, impedimento
something that prevents or slows down movement or progress
Exemplos
Cultural resistance proved a stubborn balk to innovation.
A resistência cultural provou ser um obstáculo teimoso para a inovação.
04
a zona de partida, o balk
(in cue sports) the rectangular area at one end of the table, where certain rules restrict ball placement and play
Exemplos
The referee repositioned the ball inside the balk after a foul.
O árbitro reposicionou a bola dentro do balk após uma falta.
Árvore Lexical
balker
balking
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