WIELD


Meaning of WIELD in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ wi:ld ]

( wields, wielding, wielded)

1.

If you wield a weapon, tool, or piece of equipment, you carry and use it.

...a lone assailant wielding a kitchen knife.

VERB : V n

2.

If someone wields power, they have it and are able to use it.

He remains chairman, but wields little power at the company.

VERB : V n

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