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wield

verb (wields, wielded, wielding)

«wield» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

  1. To wield a sword, axe or tool is to hold it and use it. tree →
  2. To wield power or influence is to have it and use it. tree →

In the lessons

in fairy tales a hero wields a sword or magic; a king wields power over his people

Examples

  • The knight wielded his shining sword. tree →
  • The woodcutter wielded his axe. tree →
  • The queen wields great power in the land. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

In Jewish tradition

in fairy tales a hero wields a sword or magic; a king wields power over his people

Examples

  • It seemed as when men wield upwards axes in a thicket of trees. (Writings PSA.74.5, JPS 1917) tree →
  • And in every place where the appointed staff shall pass, which the LORD shall lay upon him, it shall be with tabrets and harps; and in battles of wielding will He fight with them. (Prophets ISA.30.32, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

This page in Markdown → https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/wield/