Please help me to come up with an analogy to describe a real-life situation...?

Question

I'd like to describe a feeling of feeling freer. I have been envisioning a situation where a cylindrical object is encircled by something that closes down on it so it can't move. However, if the closure is released a little, the object is free to move or twist. For example, if you put your hands around a pipe very tightly, another person would not be able to twist the pipe, but if you loosen your grip, the pipe could move and twist within your hands.

Can you think of any common real-life situation that works like this (a cylindrical object stopped in movement or twist by something that closes around it)?

Answer 1

The nearest thing I know is using an adjustable spanner to turn a nut on a bolt.This allows pressure to be increased or relaxed in the same way as you describe.

Answer 2

I personally thought right away of a fan that is hindered by something blocking it...when that thing is removed, the fan turns freely. But as far as your description of a cylinder...hmmm...maybe a log rolling down a hill that gets caught on a rock, teeters a bit, then frees up and starts to roll again, really picking up speed.

Answer 3

I unfortunately think of an abused or stalked woman... She's restricted by her abuser/stalker and cannot move freely under his/her assailant. But once that person lets up a little, she's free to be herself, happy. And hopefully can move or twist out from underneath the pressure.

Answer 4

I see a mother a her teenage daughter. The mother is trying to keep a grasp on her daughter by holding her tightly. As the daughter proves to her mother that she is capable of taking charge of her life, the mother loosens her grip and allows the daughter to move about more freely.

Answer 5

How about a piston in your car's engine. If something enters the chamber and prevents the free movement of the piston, your car can't run.

Answer 6

foot in the mouth situation .children do it