wield a stick
Frequency: 6.04.5 per million words
To hold and use a stick, often as a weapon or tool.
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- The old man used to wield a stick to keep stray dogs away.
- A small child can wield a stick like a sword in their imagination.
- With a determined look, the knight prepared to wield his stick against the dragon.
- The old shepherd used to wield a sturdy stick to guide his flock.
- The shepherd would gently wield a long stick to guide his flock.
- He learned to wield a stick defensively in martial arts training.
- In the play, the wizard dramatically wielded his magic stick.
- In the play, the actor had to wield a stick with an air of authority.
- She learned to wield a hockey stick with surprising skill.
- Don't just stand there; wield that stick and poke the fire!
- He was seen wielding a heavy stick, clearing the overgrown path.
- The angry villager began to wield a stick threateningly at the intruder.
- The angry crowd began to wield sticks and stones.
- She had to wield a stick to clear the path of overgrown bushes.
- The conductor expertly wielded his stick (baton) to guide the musicians.
- If you're going into the woods, it's wise to wield a stick for balance and protection.
- Despite his age, he could still wield a walking stick with impressive agility.
- Having never learned to wield a stick properly, he struggled to hit the ball.
- The children were pretending to be warriors, each wielding a wooden stick.
- The chimpanzee was observed to wield a stick to retrieve food from a difficult spot.