手てを休やすめる

expression, ichidan verb

rest one's hands; take a break

Used when pausing physical work or study, often implying a brief rest for the hands.

• 少すこし手てを休やすめて、お茶ちゃでも飲のみませんか。

  Let's rest our hands for a bit and have some tea.

• 彼かれは編あみ物ものの手てを休やすめて、窓まどの外そとを見みた。

  He paused his knitting and looked out the window.