wand

• Substantiv für einen dünnen, oft dekorativen Stab oder Stäbchen, das typischerweise von einem Zauberkünstler für Tricks, von einem Dirigenten zum Leiten eines Orchesters oder als zeremonieller bzw. symbolischer Gegenstand verwendet wird.

A noun referring to a slender, often decorative rod or stick, typically used by a magician for performing tricks, by a conductor for directing an orchestra, or as a ceremonial or symbolic object.

1. Magician's rodA2formal

   A slender rod used by a magician or performer to cast spells or perform tricks.

   Zauberstab

   • The magician waved his wand and a rabbit appeared.
   • She used a magic wand to make the coin disappear.
   • Children love to pretend they have a wand that can grant wishes.

   Synonymebatonrodscepterstaff

2. Divining rodB2formal

   A thin, flexible stick used by a water diviner to locate underground water sources.

   Wünschelrute

   • The dowser walked across the field holding a forked wand.
   • He claimed his wand could find water deep underground.
   • Using a wand for water divining is an ancient practice.

   Synonymedivining roddowsing rod

3. Ceremonial staffB1formal

   A decorative rod carried as a symbol of authority or office in ceremonies.

   Zeremonialstab

   • The queen held a golden wand during the coronation.
   • The ceremonial wand was adorned with jewels and gold.
   • The chief carried a carved wooden wand as a sign of leadership.

   Synonymebatonmacerodscepterstaffverge

4. Conductor's batonB1formalart

   A thin, tapered rod used by a conductor to direct an orchestra or choir.

   Taktstock

   • The conductor raised his wand to begin the symphony.
   • She tapped her wand on the music stand to get the orchestra's attention.
   • A conductor's wand helps keep the musicians in perfect time.

   Synonymebaton