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wand

 

[ wษ’nd ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น varinha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค›เคกเคผเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zauberstab

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tongkat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐะปะธั‡ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rรณลผdลผka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ–

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท baguette

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ varita

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท asa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€ํŒก์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุตุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hลฏlka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prรบtik

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ญ”ๆ–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ palica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stafur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐัา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฏแƒแƒฎแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงubuq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ varita

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,730, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.