引ひき手て

noun

knob; handle; catch; patron

Primarily a pull handle or knob on a drawer, sliding door, or lid. The 'patron' sense is rare and historical, referring to a supporter or backer, especially in traditional arts or sumo.

• 引ひき出だしの引ひき手てが取とれてしまった。

  The knob on the drawer came off.

• ふすまの引ひき手てに指ゆびをかけて開あけた。

  I hooked my finger into the sliding door's pull handle and opened it.