All 3 Uses of
wield
in
The Two Towers
- Indeed he is in great fear, not knowing what mighty one may suddenly appear, wielding the Ring, and assailing him with war, seeking to cast him down and take his place.†
Chpt 3.5 *wielding = holding and using, or having with the ability to use
- Never did I see an axe so wielded.†
Chpt 3.7wielded = held and used, or had with the ability to use
- The blade scored it with a dreadful gash, but those hideous folds could not be pierced by any strength of men, not though Elf or Dwarf should forge the steel or the hand of Beren or of Turin wield it.†
Chpt 4.10wield = to hold and use, or to have and be able to use
Definition:
to have or use
The 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