brandire — meaning in English

English meaning

• hoist verb To raise or lift something up, often using ropes, pulleys, or machinery.
• wield verb To hold and use a tool or weapon skilfully.

Senses

brandire is used for these senses in English:

• hoist (transitive) To raise; to lift; to elevate (especially, to raise or lift to a desired elevation, by means of tackle or pulley, said of a sail, a flag, a heavy package or weight).
• wield To handle with skill and ease, especially a weapon or tool.

hoist — full definition

1. verb To raise or lift something up, often using ropes, pulleys, or machinery.
2. verb Informal: to steal.
3. noun A device used for lifting heavy loads.

wield — full definition

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

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