What does «esgrimir» mean in Spanish?

Handle a white weapon such as a sword or saber.
Wielding.

Examples of use in Spanish: "esgrimía un palo".
To use something to defend oneself or to achieve an objective.

Examples of use in Spanish: "Esgrimir un argumento".

"El ministro finalmente no concurrió al esgrimir razones personales".
To threaten with something.

Examples of use in Spanish: "El conflicto se ha iniciado entre dos mujeres, una de las cuales ha sido posteriormente arrestada por esgrimir una navaja".