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- Dictionarywield/wiːld/
verb
- 1. hold and use (a weapon or tool): "a masked raider wielding a handgun" Similar
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WIELD definition: 1. to hold a weapon or tool and look as if you are going to use it: 2. to have a lot of influence…. Learn more.
How to use wield in a sentence. to deal successfully with : manage; to handle (something, such as a tool) especially effectively; to exert one's authority by means of… See the full definition
to have or use power, authority, or influence, or to hold and use a weapon: Under the new city charter, the mayor wields most of the power.
3 meanings: 1. to handle or use (a weapon, tool, etc) 2. to exert or maintain (power or authority) 3. obsolete to rule.... Click for more definitions.
If you wield a tool or a weapon, you handle it effectively. Picture a gallant knight wielding a sword or a skillful chef wielding a whisk. You don't just have to wield something physical; you can also wield or exert influence or authority.
1. to exercise (power, influence, etc.). 2. to use (a weapon, instrument, etc.) effectively; handle or employ actively. 3. Archaic. to govern; manage.
Wield definition: to exercise (power, authority, influence, etc.), as in ruling or dominating.. See examples of WIELD used in a sentence.
Definition of wield verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
WIELD definition: 1. to hold a weapon or tool and look as if you are going to use it: 2. to have a lot of influence…. Learn more.
Wield definition: To handle (a weapon or tool, for example) with skill and ease.
