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to balk
01
tveka, backa
to be reluctant to do something or allow it to happen, particularly because it is dangerous, difficult, or unpleasantÂ
grammatisk information
morfologisk sammansÀttning
enkelt
tillstÄndsverb
regelbundet
presens
balk
3:e person singular
balks
presens particip
balking
enkelt preteritum
balked
perfekt particip
balked
Exempel
He balked at the idea of taking on such a risky project.Â
Balk
01
balk, olaglig rörelse
(in baseball) an illegal action by the pitcher, such as a deceptive motion or failure to complete a pitch that results in base runners advancingÂ
grammatisk information
animacitetsstatus
abstrakt
morfologisk sammansÀttning
enkelt
rÀknebart
singular
not gender specific
pluralform
balks
Exempel
The umpire called a balk, allowing the runner to advance to second base.Â
Domaren kallade en balk, vilket tillÀt löparen att avancera till andra bas.
02
En takbalk, En takstolsbjÀlke
a structural beam used to support the roof of a building, typically sloped and arranged in parallelÂ
Exempel
The carpenter inspected each balk for signs of rot before restoring the roof.Â
Snickaren inspekterade varje bjÀlke efter tecken pÄ röta innan han ÄterstÀllde taket.
03
hinder, hÀmning
something that prevents or slows down movement or progressÂ
Exempel
Fear of failure became a mental balk to his success.Â
RÀdslan för misslyckande blev ett mentalt hinder för hans framgÄng.
04
startzonen, balk
(in cue sports) the rectangular area at one end of the table, where certain rules restrict ball placement and playÂ
Exempel
The cue ball was placed in the balk area for the break.Â
Den vita bollen placerades i balk-omrÄdet för breaket.
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