引ひき絞しぼる

godan verb (-ru), transitive verb

draw a bow to the limit

Specifically used for pulling a bowstring back as far as possible.

• 彼かれは弓ゆみを引ひき絞しぼって的まとを狙ねらった。

  He drew the bow to the limit and aimed at the target.

godan verb (-ru), transitive verb

pull tight; squeeze tight; clasp

Used for tightening something like a rope, belt, or grip; also for squeezing or clasping firmly.

• 帯おびを引ひき絞しぼって着き物ものを整ととのえた。

  She pulled the obi tight and adjusted her kimono.

• 彼かれはロープを引ひき絞しぼって荷に物もつを固こ定ていした。

  He pulled the rope tight to secure the luggage.

godan verb (-ru), transitive verb

strain one's voice

Used when forcing out a loud or high-pitched voice, often in singing or shouting.

• 歌か手しゅは声こえを引ひき絞しぼって高こう音おんを出だした。

  The singer strained her voice to hit the high note.