wieldable
Able to brandish
Wieldable describes something that can be wielded—held and used effectively, especially as a tool or weapon.
A sword must be light enough to be wieldable in combat.
The term extends to abstract things: The data was finally in a wieldable form.
Something unwieldable is too heavy, awkward, or complex to handle practically.
Hilted fighting blade
- daggerShort pointed stabbing blade
- spearPole with sharp point
- axeBladed tool for chopping
- maceBludgeon with flanged head
halberd · katana · rapier · flail · gladius · sabre · trident · pike
Secure manual hold
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
- heftPerceived mass, substance
- swingSuspended recreational seat
- maneuverabilityEase of controlled movement
leverage · control · reach · weight · portability · ergonomics · compactness · lightness
sword
Hilted fighting blade
mace · halberd · katana · rapier · flail · gladius · sabre · trident · pike · glaive
grip
Secure manual hold
maneuverability · leverage · control · reach · weight · portability · ergonomics · compactness · lightness · handiness
influence
Power to affect others
- authorityPower to enforce obedience
- commandAuthoritative instruction given
- leverageBorrowed capital for amplified returns
clout · sway · force · might · strength · dominance · mastery · prowess · effectiveness · potency
hammer
Tool for striking nails
trowel · scissors · spatula · chisel · screwdriver · pliers · shovel · rake · pick · saw
wieldableunwieldable
Impossible to handle effectively
unwieldy · unmanageable · cumbersome · awkward · bulky
wieldableunusable
Unfit for purpose
impractical · unworkable · inoperable · nonfunctional · inapplicable
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