wield

wield  (wld)

tr.v. wield·ed, wield·ing, wields

1. To handle (a weapon or tool, for example) with skill and ease.

2. To exercise (authority or influence, for example) effectively. See Synonyms at handle.

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[Middle English welden, from Old English wealdan, to rule, and wieldan, to govern; see wal- in Indo-European roots.]

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wielda·ble adj.

wielder n.

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wield

Verb

1. to handle or use (a weapon or tool)

2. to exert or maintain (power or influence) [Old English wieldan, wealdan]

Thesaurus

Verb	1.	wield - have and exercise; "wield power and authority" exert, maintain have, have got, hold - have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense; "She has $1,000 in the bank"; "He has got two beautiful daughters"; "She holds a Master's degree from Harvard"
	2.	wield - handle effectively; "The burglar wielded an axe"; "The young violinist didn't manage her bow very well" handle, manage manipulate - hold something in one's hands and move it ply - wield vigorously; "ply an axe" pump - operate like a pump; move up and down, like a handle or a pedal; "pump the gas pedal" swing out, swing, sweep - make a big sweeping gesture or movement

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wield

verb 1. brandish, flourish, manipulate, swing, use, manage, handle, employ, ply

verb 2. exert, hold, maintain, exercise, have, control, manage, apply, command, possess, make use of, utilize, put to use, be possessed of, have at your disposal

Translations

wield [wiːld] vt [+ sword] → manejar [+ power]; ejercer

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wield [wiːld] vt [+ sword] → manier [+ power]; exercer

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wield [wiːld] vt [+ sword] → schwingen [+ power]; ausüben

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wield [wiːld] vt [+ sword] → maneggiare [+ power]; esercitare