To use with full command or power, as a thing not too heavy for the holder; to manage; as, to wield a sword; to wield the scepter. Part wield their arms, part curb the foaming steed.

To use or employ with the hand. Nothing but the influence of a civilized power could induce a savage to wield a spade.

To handle; in an ironical sense. Base Hungarian wight, wilt thou the spigot wield? To wield the scepter, to govern with supreme command.