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Definitions from the WebBalkedPart of Speech: VerbSense 1:Definition: To hesitate or refuse to proceed with an action or plan. Example sentence: Sarah balked at the idea of skydiving, as she was afraid of heights. Example sentence: The company balked at the proposal to increase their employees' salaries. Sense 2:Definition: To stop short and refuse to go forward. Example sentence: The horse balked and wouldn't jump over the obstacle. Example sentence: The car's engine balked and failed to start. Sense 3:Definition: To express opposition or disagreement. Example sentence: The politician balked at the proposed law and stated his strong disapproval. Example sentence: The team members balked at the coach's decision to change their strategy. Part of Speech: NounSense 1:Definition: An instance of balking or hesitation. Example sentence: The runner's balked affected his final time in the race. Example sentence: The team's frequent balks resulted in a loss of points. Sense 2:Definition: In baseball, an illegal motion made by a pitcher with a runner on base, resulting in an immediate advance by the runner. Example sentence: The pitcher's balk allowed the baserunner to advance to the next base. Example sentence: The umpire called a balk on the pitcher due to his deceptive motion. | ||||
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