Word of the day: Wield

Wield:  manejar,  manusear, lidar, usar, brandir, empunhar,  exercer domínio sobre,  governor, dirigir, controlar

Synonyms: apply, exercise, ply, put out, exert, to deal successfully with,  manage

“Influence in New York is now wielded by heavy hitters, rising stars and the establishment.”(www.nytimes.co0m / May 6^th, 2012)

“The man was wielding a gun.”

“Can he wield a hammer?” (www.merriam-webster.com)