wield

to have and use power, especially in a noticeable way

to have and use influence over people or events

to exercise official or recognized power

to hold and use any type of weapon

to hold and use a sword, especially with skill

to hold and use a knife, often as a weapon or tool

to have strong influence, especially in politics or business

to hold and be ready to use a gun

to write, especially with skill or influence; often used figuratively

to use the power of veto to reject a decision

to paint, especially with great skill or energy

to hold and use a large tool for chopping wood

to hold and use a tool for hitting things

to hold and use a long pointed weapon

to hold and use a stick, often as a makeshift weapon

to hold and swing a bat, for sports or as a weapon