Wand: meaning, definitions and examples
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wand
[ wษnd ]
magic
A wand is a thin, straight, hand-held stick or rod made of wood, metal, or plastic, often decorated and used by wizards, witches, and magicians to perform magic spells.
Synonyms
enchanter's staff, magic stick, sorcerer's rod
Examples of usage
- The wizard waved his wand and a puff of smoke appeared.
- She used her wand to cast a spell on the dragon.
- The magician's wand glowed with a mysterious light.
- The wand had intricate carvings along its length.
- The witch's wand was adorned with feathers and gemstones.
perform magic
To wand means to perform magic with a wand, typically by waving it in a specific pattern or motion to cast spells or create magical effects.
Synonyms
cast spells, perform enchantments
Examples of usage
- The sorceress wanded the air, creating a protective barrier around herself.
- He wanded the room, causing objects to levitate and dance.
Translations
Translations of the word "wand" in other languages:
๐ต๐น varinha
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคกเคผเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Zauberstab
๐ฎ๐ฉ tongkat
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะฐะปะธัะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ rรณลผdลผka
๐ฏ๐ต ๆ
๐ซ๐ท baguette
๐ช๐ธ varita
๐น๐ท asa
๐ฐ๐ท ์งํก์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุตุง
๐จ๐ฟ hลฏlka
๐ธ๐ฐ prรบtik
๐จ๐ณ ้ญๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ palica
๐ฎ๐ธ stafur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐัา
๐ฌ๐ช แฏแแฎแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รงubuq
๐ฒ๐ฝ varita
Word origin
The word 'wand' originated from Old Norse 'vวซndr' and Middle Low German 'wande' meaning 'rod' or 'stick'. Wands have been used in magical practices for centuries, with references dating back to ancient Egyptian and Greek civilizations. In modern popular culture, wands are often depicted as essential tools for wizards and witches in performing spells and enchantments.
See also: wander.