Barbro's hand strained on the butt of her weapon.

Only himself and the others, gasping, hands strained as they gripped their weapons.

Meanwhile, Tom's sinewy hands were straining at the controls.

Her hands strained at the grip he had on her.

Her down-reaching hand strained toward the window and she managed to gather a handful of the early morning sun.

His hands strained at the rope behind him.

I thought at first she was unconscious, but her hands flexed and strained against the ropes.

The body suddenly stiffened, both hands straining to reach Palatazin.

Min's hands strained for the gun she no longer carried.

My hands and legs strained against the chains that held me down.