Definition of wield Wield
/wiˈld/ - [weeld] - wield
We found 11 definitions of wield from 5 different sources.
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What does wield mean?
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| wield - handle effectively; "The burglar wielded an axe"; "The young violinist didn't manage her bow very well" | ||
| handle, manage | ||
| manipulate treat manually, as with massage, for therapeutic purposed | ||
| ply use diligently; "ply your wits!" | ||
| pump question persistently; "She pumped the witnesses for information" | ||
| swing out, sweep, swing win an overwhelming victory in or on; "Her new show dog swept all championships" | ||
| wield - have and exercise; "wield power and authority" | ||
| exert, maintain | ||
| have got, have, hold suffer from; be ill with; "She has arthritis" | ||
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Wiktionary 
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- wield (v. t.)
To govern; to rule; to keep, or have in charge; also, to possess. - wield (v. t.)
To direct or regulate by influence or authority; to manage; to control; to sway. - wield (v. t.)
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.
Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer 💥
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wield
To use with full command or power, as a thing not heavy for the holder; to manage; to handle; as, to wield a sword.
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🔤- wield, verb, present, 1st person singular of wield (infinitive).
- wield, verb (infinitive).
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