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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
- 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.3.5 — Book 3 Chapter 5 — The White Rider (50% in)
- Never did I see an axe so wielded.3.7 — Book 3 Chapter 7 — Helm's Deep (77% in)
- 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.4.10 — Book 4 Chapter 10 — The Choices of Master Samwise (6% in)
There are no more uses of "wield" in The Two Towers.
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