to wield a sword
1Wield — Wield, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Wielded}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Wielding}.] [OE. welden to govern, to have power over, to possess, AS. geweldan, gewyldan, from wealdan; akin to OS. waldan, OFries. walda, G. walten, OHG. waltan, Icel. valda, Sw. v[*a]lla… …
2sword-arm — swordˈ arm, hand noun The arm, and hand, that wield the sword • • • Main Entry: ↑sword …
3sword — n. 1) to draw, unsheathe a sword 2) to wield a sword 3) to cross swords with smb. (now usu. fig.) 4) to thrust a sword into 5) to sheathe a sword 6) (misc.) a double edged, two edged sword ( smt. that can have opposite results to those intended ) …
4Sword — For other uses, see Sword (disambiguation) and Swords (disambiguation). Swiss longsword, 15th or 16th century A sword is a bladed weapon (edged weapon) used primarily for cutting or thrusting. The precise definition of the term varies with the… …
5To wield the scepter — Wield Wield, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Wielded}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Wielding}.] [OE. welden to govern, to have power over, to possess, AS. geweldan, gewyldan, from wealdan; akin to OS. waldan, OFries. walda, G. walten, OHG. waltan, Icel. valda, Sw.… …
6sword — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ long, short ▪ sharp ▪ double edged, two edged (both figurative) ▪ The potential financial boost is a double edged sword (= has advantages and disadvantages) …
7wield — verb Wield is used with these nouns as the object: ↑authority, ↑axe, ↑bat, ↑brush, ↑clout, ↑gun, ↑hammer, ↑influence, ↑knife, ↑pen, ↑power, ↑spear, ↑ …
8wield — verb 1) he was wielding a sword Syn: brandish, flourish, wave, swing; use, employ, handle 2) he has wielded power since 1972 Syn: exercise, exert, hold, maintain, command …
9wield — verb 1) he was wielding a sword Syn: brandish, flourish, wave, swing, use, employ, handle 2) he has wielded power since 1972 Syn: exercise, exert, hold, maintain …
10Magic sword — For other uses, see Magic sword (disambiguation). Faroe stamp by Anker Eli Petersen depicting the magical sword Gram The term magic sword refers to any kind of mythological or fictional sword imbued with magical power to increase its strengt …