wand

/wɔnd/
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wand

The conductor raises the wand to begin the symphony.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A thin tapered rod used by a conductor: A slender stick used by the leader of an orchestra or choir to direct the tempo and expression of the music.
    • A ceremonial or emblematic staff: A rod or staff, often ornate, carried as a symbol of office or authority.
    • A thin, supple twig or rod: A slender, flexible shoot from a tree or plant.
    • A rod used by a magician or water diviner: A stick, often thought to have magical properties, used to perform magic or to locate underground water.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The conductor raised his wand to begin the symphony.
    • The queen held a golden wand as a symbol of her power.
    • The gardener tied the plant to a wand for support.
    • The wizard pointed his wand and cast a spell.
Advanced Usage
  • "to wave a magic wand": To solve a problem as if by magic, implying an easy or instant solution.
    • I can't just wave a magic wand and fix the company's financial issues.
  • "as if touched by a wand": Changed suddenly and as if by magic.
    • The derelict garden was transformed, as if touched by a wand.
Variants and Related Words
  • Wand-like (adj): Resembling a wand in shape; long, thin, and straight.
    • She held a wand-like candle.
  • Divining rod / Dowsing rod (n): A forked rod or stick used for dowsing, a specific type of wand for finding water.
Synonyms
  • Baton: A thin stick used by a conductor; a short stick passed from one runner to another in a relay race.
  • Scepter: A ceremonial staff held by a monarch as a symbol of sovereignty.
  • Rod: A thin straight bar, especially of wood or metal.
  • Twig: A slender woody shoot growing from a branch or stem of a tree or shrub.
Related Phrases
  • Magic wand: The typical term for a wand used to perform magic.
    • The fairy godmother's magic wand sparkled.
  • Conductor's wand/baton: Specifically refers to the wand used by an orchestra conductor.
Related Idioms
  • A wand of office: A staff carried as a formal symbol of one's position or role.
    • The mayor carried the wand of office during the ceremony.
wand

The conductor raises the wand to begin the symphony.

Noun
  1. a thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir
  2. a ceremonial or emblematic staff
  3. a thin supple twig or rod
    • stems bearing slender wands of flowers
  4. a rod used by a magician or water diviner

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