wield
wield /w'iːld/ (wields wielding wielded)
1 [VERB] V n
If you wield a weapon, tool, or piece of equipment, you carry and use it.
...a lone assailant wielding a kitchen knife.
2 [VERB] V n
If someone wields power, they have it and are able to use it.
He remains chairman, but wields little power at the company.
1 [VERB] V n
If you wield a weapon, tool, or piece of equipment, you carry and use it.
...a lone assailant wielding a kitchen knife.
2 [VERB] V n
If someone wields power, they have it and are able to use it.
He remains chairman, but wields little power at the company.