wield

Từ điển American Heritage Dictionary 4th

wield (wēld)tr.v. wield·ed, wield·ing, wields
1. To handle (a weapon or tool, for example) with skill and ease.
2. To exercise (authority or influence, for example) effectively. See Synonyms at handle. [Middle English welden, from Old English wealdan, to rule, and wieldan, to govern. See wal- in Indo-European Roots.] wieldʹa·ble adj.wieldʹer n.

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  handle, manage, exert, maintain