ボーク
Meanings
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balk
Baseball term for an illegal motion by the pitcher, resulting in base runners advancing.
The pitcher was called for a balk, and the runner advanced.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉がボークを取られるto be called for a balk
The pitcher was called for a balk, and the runner advanced.
- 審判がボークを宣告するfor the umpire to declare a balk
The umpire declared a balk, and the runner advanced to the next base.