oibrigh — meaning in English

English meaning

• wield verb To hold and use a tool or weapon skilfully.
• work noun A job or occupation; the activity someone does to earn a living.

Senses

oibrigh is used for these senses in English:

• wield To handle with skill and ease, especially a weapon or tool.
• work (intransitive) To do a specific task by employing physical or mental powers.
• work (intransitive) To function correctly; to act as intended; to achieve the goal designed for.

wield — full definition

1. verb To hold and use a tool or weapon skilfully.
2. verb To hold and exercise power or influence.

work — full definition

1. noun A job or occupation; the activity someone does to earn a living.
2. noun Effort put into a task, especially something demanding or difficult.
3. noun Something produced through creative or intellectual effort, such as a book, painting, or piece of music.
4. verb To do a job or perform labor.
5. verb To function properly or have the intended effect.

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