This is the 13287th most frequent German word.
ausholte
"Ausholte" is the simple past tense of "ausholen," meaning "to swing back" or "to take a swing" (e.g., with an arm or object).
Here, 'ausholte' refers to making a preparation movement, typically involving a swinging action before striking.
Der Spieler ausholte mit dem Schläger, um den Ball zu treffen.
The player swung with the bat to hit the ball.
In this sentence, 'ausholte' is used metaphorically to describe expanding or preparing in speech or thought.
Er ausholte rhetorisch, bevor er seinen Hauptpunkt klarstellte.
He elaborated rhetorically before clarifying his main point.
The term 'ausholte' here indicates initiating a preparatory movement for a physical action, specifically striking.