wand

UK
/wɒnd/
US
/wɑnd/

Translations

wandnoun
wands
pl
UK
/wɒnd/
US
/wɑnd/
baguetteSurtout pour l’objet magique ; aussi pour une baguette de chef d’orchestre.
The magician waved his wand and the rabbit disappeared from the hat.
Le magicien a agité sa baguette et le lapin a disparu du chapeau.
goupillonPour l’applicateur de mascara.
She wiped the excess mascara off the wand before brushing her lashes.
Elle a essuyé l’excès de mascara sur le goupillon avant de brosser ses cils.
sceptreAu sens symbolique de pouvoir ou d’autorité.
The king held a golden wand as a symbol of his rule over the kingdom.
Le roi tenait un sceptre d’or comme symbole de son pouvoir sur le royaume.
wandverb
wanded
Past Simple
wanded
Past Participle
wanding
Gerund
UK
/wɒnd/
US
/wɑnd/
sonderAu sens de contrôler avec un détecteur portatif.
The airport security officer wanded the passenger before allowing him to board.
L’agent de sécurité de l’aéroport a sondé le passager avant de le laisser embarquer.
wandadjective
Used attributively to describe something shaped like or functioning as a wand (e.g., "wand scanner").
en baguetteSe dit d’un objet fin, allongé ou conçu pour être tenu comme une baguette.
The technician used a wand thermometer to check the barrel temperatures.
Le technicien a utilisé un thermomètre en baguette pour vérifier la température des fûts.

Definitions

wandnoun
A slender, rod-like object used by magicians or conjurers to perform tricks or cast spells.
The magician waved his wand and the rabbit disappeared from the hat.
A tool or device that resembles a wand, often used for a specific purpose, such as a conductor's baton or a scanning device.
The security guard used a metal-detecting wand to check the visitors at the entrance.
A symbol of authority or power, often depicted as a staff or rod.
The king held a golden wand as a symbol of his rule over the kingdom.
A thin applicator used for applying cosmetics, especially mascara.
She wiped the excess mascara off the wand before brushing her lashes.
wandverb
To scan (a person or object) using a handheld detection device.
The airport security officer wanded the passenger before allowing him to board.
wandadjective
Relating to or resembling a wand; thin, rod-shaped, or designed for use as a handheld wand.
The technician used a wand thermometer to check the barrel temperatures.