wield a hammer

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To hold and use a hammer, often with skill or power.

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  • The blacksmith could wield the hammer with incredible precision.
  • A carpenter expertly wielded his hammer to drive in the nails.
  • You must learn how to properly wield a hammer to avoid injury.
  • She learned to wield a hammer at a young age, helping her father with DIY projects.
  • He confidently wielded the heavy hammer to break the concrete.
  • The sculptor carefully wielded a small hammer and chisel to shape the stone.
  • Learning to wield a hammer is a fundamental skill for a carpenter.
  • It takes strength to wield a heavy hammer effectively for long periods.
  • Only the god of thunder could wield that mighty hammer.
  • He was seen wielding a hammer on the construction site, making quick progress.
  • The protestor was arrested for wielding a hammer in a threatening manner.
  • If you're going to wield a hammer, make sure you wear safety goggles to protect your eyes.
  • She wields a hammer with the same grace a painter wields a brush.
  • The blacksmith skillfully wields his hammer to shape the hot metal on the anvil.
  • I watched him wield the hammer, driving the stake into the ground with a single blow.
  • Never wield a hammer carelessly; you could seriously hurt yourself or others.
  • He will wield the ceremonial hammer to lay the first stone of the new building.
  • He had to wield a hammer to break open the stubborn crate that wouldn't budge.
  • It takes both strength and control to wield a hammer all day.
  • The sound of someone wielding a hammer echoed through the empty workshop, signaling work in progress.