balk

• Существительное 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.

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.

1. Billiards areaC1formalsport

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

   Зона бильярдного стола

   • 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.

2. Obstacle or hindranceC1formal

   Something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress.

   Препятствие

   • 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.

   Синонимыbarriercheckhindranceimpedimentobstructionstumbling block

3. Roof beamC2formaltechnical

   One of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof.

   Стропило

   • 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.

   Синонимыrafter

4. Illegal baseball pitchB2formalamericansport

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

   Нелегальная подача

   • 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.

5. Refusal to complyC1formal

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

   Отказ

   • 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.

   Синонимыdemurdemurralnoncomplianceobjectionrefusalresistance

   Антонимыacceptanceagreementcompliance

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия, связанного с колебанием или отказом продолжать какое-либо действие, часто из-за нежелания или возражения.

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

1. Refuse to proceedB2formal

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

   Отказываться

   • 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.

   Синонимыdemurdraw backflinchjibobjectrecoilrefuseresist

   Антонимыacceptadvanceagreecomplycontinueproceed

2. Obstacle or hindranceC1formal

   Something that blocks or delays progress or action.

   Препятствие

   • 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.

   Синонимыbarriercheckdeterrenthindranceimpedimentobstacleobstructionstumbling block

3. Illegal baseball moveC1formalamerican

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

   Балк

   • 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.

4. Roof support beamC2formal

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

   Стропильная балка

   • 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.

   Синонимыbeamrafter

5. Billiard table areaC2formalbritish

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

   Зона бильярдного стола

   • 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.

   Синонимыbaulkkitchen