No. 13,287 in German
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).
In a sentence
Der Spieler ausholte mit dem Schläger, um den Ball zu treffen.
The player swung with the bat to hit the ball.
Here, 'ausholte' refers to making a preparation movement, typically involving a swinging action before striking.
Er ausholte rhetorisch, bevor er seinen Hauptpunkt klarstellte.
He elaborated rhetorically before clarifying his main point.
In this sentence, 'ausholte' is used metaphorically to describe expanding or preparing in speech or thought.
Sie ausholte zum Schlag, aber zögerte im letzten Moment.
She prepared to strike but hesitated at the last moment.
The term 'ausholte' here indicates initiating a preparatory movement for a physical action, specifically striking.
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