All 3 Uses of
wield
in
The Hobbit
- In battle they wielded heavy two-handed mattocks; but each of them had also a short broad sword at his side and a round shield slung at his back.†
Chpt 17 *
- With cries of "Moria!" and "Dain, Dain!" the dwarves of the Iron Hills plunged in, wielding their mattocks, upon the other side; and beside them came the men of the Lake with long swords.†
Chpt 17
- Thorin wielded his axe with mighty strokes, and nothing seemed to harm him.†
Chpt 17
Definition:
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(wield) to have or useThe exact meaning of wield can depend upon its context. For example:
- "to wield an ax" -- to have it in hand
- "to wield power or influence" -- to have or exercise power or influence