The term 'wield' can be defined as the act of using or manipulating something with skill and strength. The crossword solutions for this term include 'HANDLE, ' which means to take hold of something; 'APPLY, ' which means to put something into practice; 'MANIPULATE, ' which means to control or influence something; 'FLOURISH, ' which means to be successful or prosperous; 'MANAGE, ' which means to be in charge of something; 'EXERCISE, ' which means to USE or put into effect; 'USE, ' which means to make practical USE of something; 'EMPLOY, ' which means to hire someone; 'PLY, ' which means to USE something repeatedly; 'BRANDISH, ' which means to wave or display something; 'EXERT, ' which means to USE physical or mental effort; 'BUSY, ' which means to keep occupied; and 'WHIP, ' which means to move quickly and energetically. All of these words describe the act of wielding something, either physically or mentally.