Definition of wield

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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..

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Pick :: Pick (n.) A heavy iron tool, curved and sometimes pointed at both ends, wielded by means of a wooden handle inserted in the middle, -- used by quarrymen, roadmakers, etc.; also, a pointed hammer used for dressing millstones..
Club :: Club (n.) A heavy staff of wood, usually tapering, and wielded the hand; a weapon; a cudgel..
Hulk :: Hulk (n.) Anything bulky or unwieldly.
Slavocracy :: Slavocracy (n.) The persons or interest formerly representing slavery politically, or wielding political power for the preservation or advancement of slavery..
Wielder :: Wielder (n.) One who wields or employs; a manager; a controller.
Cudgel :: Cudgel (n.) A staff used in cudgel play, shorter than the quarterstaff, and wielded with one hand; hence, any heavy stick used as a weapon..
Sway :: Sway (v. i.) To move or wield with the hand; to swing; to wield; as, to sway the scepter..
Welder :: Welder (n.) One who welds, or wields..
Bill :: Bill (n.) One who wields a bill; a billman.
Clumsy :: Clumsy (superl.) Without skill or grace; wanting dexterity, nimbleness, or readiness; stiff; awkward, as if benumbed; unwieldy; unhandy; hence; ill-made, misshapen, or inappropriate; as, a clumsy person; a clumsy workman; clumsy fingers; a clumsy gesture; a clumsy excuse..
Weak :: Weak (v. i.) Lacking in elements of political strength; not wielding or having authority or energy; deficient in the resources that are essential to a ruler or nation; as, a weak monarch; a weak government or state..
Sledge :: Sledge (v. t.) A large, heavy hammer, usually wielded with both hands; -- called also sledge hammer..
Wield :: Wield (v. t.) To govern; to rule; to keep, or have in charge; also, to possess..
Crare :: Crare (n.) A slow unwieldy trading vessel.
Wielding :: Wielding (n.) Power; authority; rule.
Weld :: Weld (v. t.) To wield.
Striker :: Striker (n.) One who, or that which, strikes; specifically, a blacksmith's helper who wields the sledge..
Unweldy :: Unweldy (a.) Unwieldy; unmanageable; clumsy.
Facile :: Facile (a.) Ready; quick; expert; as, he is facile in expedients; he wields a facile pen..
Welte :: Welte () imp. of Weld, to wield..
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