wield — to hold and use (a weapon or tool) effectively
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to hold and use (a weapon or tool) effectively
Pronunciation (IPA): /wiːld/
Example Sentences
- The wizard wielded his magic wand like he was conducting an invisible orchestra.
- My grandmother wields her rolling pin with the precision of a samurai sword.
- The CEO wields tremendous power in making company decisions.
wield
VERB[/wiːld/]
to hold and use (a weapon or tool) effectively
Skillfully wielding a heavy hammer
Wield your sword and raise your shield across the battlefield!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English wieldan, meaning to have power over or control. Related to Old High German waltan (to rule) and Proto-Germanic *waldaną, ultimately from an Indo-European root meaning to be strong or powerful.
Breakdown
wiel- (Old English root meaning to rule/control) + -d (past tense marker) = wield (to hold and use effectively)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The wizard wielded his magic wand like he was conducting an invisible orchestra.”
“My grandmother wields her rolling pin with the precision of a samurai sword.”
“The CEO wields tremendous power in making company decisions.”
“She learned to wield the paintbrush like a master artist.”
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