wand

/wɑnd/
noun
  1. A thin stick used by a magician to perform magic tricks or spells.
    • The magician waved his wand and a rabbit appeared.
    • In the story, the fairy used a magic wand to grant wishes.
    • She tapped the pumpkin with her wand and it turned into a carriage.
  2. A handheld electronic device that is passed over a barcode or tag to read information.
    • At the store, the cashier used a wand to check the price of the item.
    • The security guard passed a metal-detecting wand over my bag.
    • The librarian scanned the book with a barcode wand.
  3. A long, thin stick or rod used for a specific purpose, such as a conductor's baton or a ceremonial staff.
    • The queen held a ceremonial wand during the parade.
    • He used a wooden wand to stir the potion in the cauldron.
    • The conductor raised his wand to begin the orchestra.
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