The Thurl sniffed, while his hands cocked a crossbow without sound or effort.

Zainal shot to sitting position in protest at the treatment, his right hand cocked back to strike, his left arm up in guard.

Both hands, firm grip, cock the hammer.

Bann shouted, and his hand cocked, ready to override the automated reentry system if the computer got confused.

She stood up, hands on her waist, head cocked to the right.

Kallendbor came at him at once, hands cocked, arms spread wide as if he intended to grapple.

Her finger tautened, hand cocked to aim through cloth and all.

They shook hands and Paddy cocked his head, curious.

Portegin and Dimenon joined him, their bare hands cocked back.

He seized the first book his hand touched, yanked it off the shelf, cocked his arm back, and threw it.