wand

/wænd/

Definitions

1. noun

a long, thin stick or rod, typically made of wood or plastic, used by a magician or sorcerer to perform magic, or a stick used for writing or painting

“She waved her magic wand across the stage.”

2. verb

to move the hand or a stick in a waving motion, typically in a ceremonial or magical context

“The priestess wanded the crowd with holy water.”

3. verb

to write or draw with a wand or a brush

“The artist wanded the colors onto the canvas.”

Synonyms

  • rod
  • stick

Antonyms

  • blunt object