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Meaning of 'wield' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Wield [ v. t.]
- To govern; to rule; to keep, or have in charge; also, to possess.
- To direct or regulate by influence or authority; to manage; to control; to sway.
- To use with full command or power, as a thing not too heavy for the holder; to manage; to handle; hence, to use or employ; as, to wield a sword; to wield the scepter.

Meaning of 'wield' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . wield [ v]
Meaning (1):
- handle effectively
Example in sentence:
  • The burglar wielded an axe;
  • The young violinist didn't manage her bow very well
Meaning (2):
- have and exercise
Example in sentence:
  • wield power and authority

Nearby Words:

wieldable wieldance wielded wielder wielding wieldless wieldsome wieldy wier wierangle

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