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wield

Pronunciation: /wiːld/
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Definition of wield

verb

[with object]
  • hold and use (a weapon or tool):a masked raider wielding a handgun
  • have and be able to use (power or influence):faction leaders wielded enormous influence within the party

Derivatives

wielder

noun

Origin:

Old English wealdan, wieldan 'govern, subdue, direct', of Germanic origin; related to German walten

Spelling rule

i before e except after c (as in thief).

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