Sentence examples for drawing the strings from inspiring English sources

The components of each set are separated by vocal or instrumental solos: musings on the oud, or cascades of minor-key runs descending on the violin over a sustained drone from the viola; or the silvery singing of Ms. Atlan, delicate as filigree, drawing the strings behind her in echo.

Crossbows had 2 feet arms stiffened with hardwoods, horn, bone and cane, and supplied with a stirrup to facilitate drawing the string with a crank and pulley.

You may need to test your hold on the bow by drawing the string back.

Do this before lifting your bow and without actually drawing the string.

They pulled arrows from their belt-quivers, nocked them to their bowstrings and drew the strings back to their chins.

As you draw the strings apart, they will form four parallel lines.

Draw the strings together, but not too tightly or else it will unravel.

Dorry stands, her bow drawn, the string still humming.

You draw the string a little closer, but no one wants to experience that".

By contrast, a traditional archer must draw the string up to the corner of his mouth and release it, all in one smooth motion.

The archer simply draws the string, keeping his eyes on the target (rather than on a sight or the arrow), and releases — it is a graceful, intuitive act developed through long hours of practice.