expression, ichidan verb
twist a thread
Literal meaning: to twist threads together. Used in contexts like sewing or textile work.
祖母は糸車で縒りをかけるのが上手だ。
My grandmother is skilled at twisting thread with a spinning wheel.
expression, ichidan verb
put all one's skill into; do one's best
Idiomatic use, often as an abbreviation of 腕によりをかける. Implies exerting one's full ability or craftsmanship. Commonly used in the phrase 腕によりをかけて.
See also: 腕によりをかける
シェフが腕によりをかけて作った料理は絶品だった。
The dish the chef made with all his skill was exquisite.
彼はよりをかけてプレゼンの準備をした。
He put his all into preparing the presentation.