noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The use of a wand (or sometimes a similar instrument or tool, even an extended finger) in practicing magic, casting spells, or performing a mystical or religious ritual or ceremony (e.g. drawing symbols such as pentagrams in the air, as in Wicca). uncountable
2. 2
   The use of a wand in a stage-magic performance. uncountable
3. 3
   The use of a long wand (stick) in training horses. uncountable
4. 4
   The use of a long thick wand (stick) in calisthenic exercises. uncountable
5. 5
   A thing or things made of woven wands [sense 4]; wickerwork. uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

charmworkmagicspellworkspellwork

Etymology

From wand + work.

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