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Wield Moderate

Wield has 3 different meanings across 1 category:

Verb

Definitions
Verb
1

have and exercise

"wield power and authority"

2

handle effectively

"The burglar wielded an axe"

"The young violinist didn't manage her bow very well"

3

To command, rule over; to possess or own.

Example Sentences
"wield power and authority" verb
"The burglar wielded an axe" verb
"The young violinist didn't manage her bow very well" verb
See Also
axeman sway wielder handle powermonger weapon unwielded wielding
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
have manipulate
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
ply pump swing
Rhyming Words
feld teld veld seld weld held meld keld geld sheld yield hield bield field heeld speld fjeld geteld reweld upheld
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