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balkline Meaning
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balkline (n)
line across a billiard table behind which the cue balls are placed at the start of a game
balkline Sentence Examples
- The runner hesitated at the balkline, unsure whether to steal second.
- The pitcher balked, sending the runner to first base.
- The umpire called the pitcher for a balk when he moved his head jerkily.
- The batter took advantage of the balk by advancing to second.
- The coach instructed the runner to time his steal with the pitcher's balk.
- The team suffered a costly loss due to a pivotal balk in the ninth inning.
- The pitcher exhibited nerves and balked several times throughout the game.
- The balk rule exists to prevent unfair advantages in baseball.
- The home plate umpire must be vigilant in observing potential balks.
- The balkline serves as a clear boundary between the pitcher's mound and the batter's box.
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line across a billiard table behind which the cue balls are placed at the start of a game
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The runner hesitated at the balkline, unsure whether to steal second.
The pitcher balked, sending the runner to first base.
The umpire called the pitcher for a balk when he moved his head jerkily.
The batter took advantage of the balk by advancing to second.
