τιταίνω (τανύω, τείνω), ipf. ἐτίταινε, aor. 1 part. τιτήνα_ς, mid. ipf. (ἐ)τιταίνετο: stretch, draw,
extend, mid., reflexive and subjective; of drawing the bow,
chariot, plough, Il. 8.266, Il. 2.390; stretching out the hands,
spreading a table, poising the balance, Il.
13.534, Il. 8.69, Od. 10.354; mid., of exerting one's
strength, Od. 11.599; horses, birds,
stretching themselves to run or fly, Od.
22.23, Od. 2.149; stringing a
bow for oneself, Od.
21.259.