balk

A noun with multiple meanings: an area on a billiard table behind the balkline; an obstacle or hindrance that delays progress; a sloping beam supporting a roof; an illegal pitching motion in baseball; or an act of refusing to comply.

ruСуществительное с несколькими значениями: зона на бильярдном столе за линией «балк»; препятствие или помеха, задерживающая прогресс; наклонная балка, поддерживающая крышу; незаконное движение питчера в бейсболе; или акт отказа подчиняться.esSustantivo con varios significados: la zona de la mesa de billar tras la línea de balk; un obstáculo o impedimento que retrasa el progreso; una viga inclinada que sostiene un techo; un movimiento ilegal del lanzador en el béisbol; o un acto de negarse a obedecer.frNom avec plusieurs sens : zone sur une table de billard derrière la ligne dite « balk » ; obstacle ou entrave qui retarde la progression ; poutre inclinée soutenant un toit ; mouvement illégal du lanceur au baseball ; ou action de refuser d'obéir.deSubstantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: der Bereich des Billardtisches hinter der Balk-Linie; ein Hindernis oder etwas, das den Fortschritt aufhält; ein schräger Balken, der ein Dach stützt; eine unerlaubte Bewegung des Pitchers im Baseball; oder die Weigerung, sich zu fügen.ptSubstantivo com vários sentidos: área do bilhar atrás da linha de saída; obstáculo ou impedimento que atrasa o progresso; viga inclinada que sustenta um telhado; movimento ilegal do arremessador no beisebol; ou ato de recusar-se a obedecer.zh多义词：台球桌上开球线后方的区域；阻碍进展的障碍或妨碍；支撑屋顶的斜梁；棒球中投手的犯规动作；或拒绝服从的行为。arاسم له معانٍ متعددة: منطقة على طاولة البلياردو خلف خط البداية؛ عقبة أو عائق يوقف التقدم؛ عارضة مائلة تسند السقف؛ حركة غير قانونية لرامي الكرة في البيسبول؛ أو فعل الامتناع عن الطاعة.

1. Billiards area C1 formal sport

   The area on a billiard table behind the balkline, from which the cue ball is played.

   • The cue ball was placed in the balk for the break shot.
   • He carefully positioned the ball just behind the balkline.
   • In billiards, the balk is a crucial starting zone.

   ruЗона бильярдного столаesZona de billar tras la línea de balkfrZone de billard derrière la ligne de balkdeBalkenbereich des BillardtischesptZona de saque no bilharzh台球区arمنطقة البالك في طاولة البلياردو

2. Obstacle or hindrance C1 formal

   Something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress.

   • The lack of funding was a major balk to the project's completion.
   • His fear of failure became a balk to his career advancement.
   • Unexpected regulations proved to be a significant balk for the startup.

   ruПрепятствиеesObstáculo o impedimentofrObstacle ou entravedeHindernisptObstáculozh障碍arعائق

   Synonymes: barriercheckhindranceimpedimentobstructionstumbling block

3. Roof beam C2 formal technical

   One of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof.

   • The carpenters installed the balks to support the new roof.
   • Each balk was carefully measured and cut to fit the structure.
   • The old barn's balks were made of sturdy oak.

   ruСтропилоesViga de cubiertafrPanne de toitdeDachsparrenptCaibrozh椽arعارضة السقف المائلة

   Synonymes: rafter

4. Illegal baseball pitch B2 formal american sport

   An illegal pitching motion while runners are on base, often resulting in a penalty.

   • The pitcher was called for a balk, allowing the runner to advance.
   • A balk occurs when the pitcher makes an illegal motion toward home plate.
   • The umpire signaled a balk after the pitcher's sudden stop.

   ruНелегальная подачаesLanzamiento ilegal en el béisbolfrFeinte irrégulière au baseballdeIllegaler WurfptArremesso ilegalzh投手犯规arرمية غير قانونية

5. Refusal to comply C1 formal

   An act of refusing to proceed or comply with a request or order.

   • His balk at the new policy surprised his colleagues.
   • The employee's balk to follow instructions led to a meeting.
   • She showed a clear balk when asked to work overtime.

   ruОтказesNegativa a cumplirfrRefus d'obtempérerdeVerweigerungptRecusazh拒绝arالرفض

   Synonymes: demurdemurralnoncomplianceobjectionrefusalresistance

   Antonymes: acceptanceagreementcompliance

• balks plural form
• balks' possessive plural form
• balk's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of hesitating or refusing to proceed with an action, often due to reluctance or objection.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия, связанного с колебанием или отказом продолжать какое-либо действие, часто из-за нежелания или возражения.esVerbo que indica vacilación o negativa a continuar o aceptar algo, a menudo por desgana u objeción; también puede referirse a detenerse de repente ante un obstáculo.frVerbe exprimant le fait de refuser de continuer ou d'agir, souvent par hésitation ou objection, ou de faire obstruction à quelque chose.deDeutsches Verb, das das Zögern oder das plötzliche Sich-Weigern bezeichnet, eine Handlung fortzusetzen, oft aus Unwillen, Widerstand oder Bedenken; auch im Sinne von stocken, scheuen oder nicht über etwas hinweggehen können.ptVerbo usado para indicar hesitação ou recusa em continuar ou realizar uma ação, geralmente por medo, desconfiança ou objeção; também pode significar parar de repente ou impedir que algo aconteça.zh动词，表示犹豫、因不愿或反对而拒绝继续做某事，也指突然停住不前。arفعل يدل على التردد أو الامتناع عن الاستمرار في فعل شيء ما، غالبًا بسبب عدم الرغبة أو الاعتراض.

1. Refuse to proceed B2 formal

   To hesitate or be unwilling to accept an idea or undertaking.

   • She balked at the idea of working overtime without pay.
   • The horse balked at the high jump.
   • He balked when asked to sign the controversial contract.

   ruОтказыватьсяesnegarse a seguirfrRefuser d'aller plus loindeSich weigernptRecusar-se a prosseguirzh拒绝arالامتناع عن المضي

   Synonymes: demurdraw backflinchjibobjectrecoilrefuseresist

   Antonymes: acceptadvanceagreecomplycontinueproceed

2. Obstacle or hindrance C1 formal

   Something that blocks or delays progress or action.

   • The lack of funding was a major balk to the project's completion.
   • His fear of failure became a balk to his career advancement.
   • The new regulations proved to be a balk for small businesses.

   ruПрепятствиеesObstáculo, impedimentofrobstacle, entravedeHindernisptObstáculozh障碍arعائق

   Synonymes: barriercheckdeterrenthindranceimpedimentobstacleobstructionstumbling block

3. Illegal baseball move C1 formal american

   An illegal motion by the pitcher when runners are on base, intended to deceive the batter or runner.

   • The pitcher was called for a balk, allowing the runner to advance.
   • A balk occurs when the pitcher makes a motion to throw but does not deliver the ball.
   • The umpire signaled a balk after the pitcher's sudden stop.

   ruБалкesMovimiento ilegal del lanzadorfrFeinte irrégulière du lanceurdeBalkptBalkzh投手犯规arبالك

4. Roof support beam C2 formal

   One of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof structure.

   • The carpenters installed the balks to support the roof.
   • Each balk was carefully measured and cut to fit the frame.
   • The old barn's balks were made of sturdy oak.

   ruСтропильная балкаesViga inclinada de cubiertafrPanne de toitdeDachbalkenptViga de suporte do telhadozh檩条arعارضة السقف المائلة

   Synonymes: beamrafter

5. Billiard table area C2 formal british

   The area on a billiard table behind the balkline, from which the game begins.

   • The player placed the cue ball in the balk to start the game.
   • In billiards, the balk is the section behind the balkline.
   • He carefully aimed from the balk to make his opening shot.

   ruЗона бильярдного столаesZona de salida en billarfrZone de départ au billarddeBereich des BillardtischesptÁrea de saque no bilharzh台球开球区arمنطقة البداية في طاولة البلياردو

   Synonymes: baulkkitchen

• balked past participle
• baulked past participle
• balked past simple
• baulked past simple
• balking present participle
• baulking present participle
• balks third person singular
• baulks third person singular