noun
- a slender, supple switch or shoot, as of a young tree
- a rod or staff carried as a symbol of authority; scepter
- a rod regarded as having magical powers, as one used by a magician or fairy
- any of various rod-shaped usually hand-held devices, attachments, etc.; specif.,
- an applicator for cosmetics
- an electronic sensor for reading bar codes
- ☆ Archery a slat 6 feet high and 2 inches wide, used as a target at a distance of 100 yards for men and 60 yards for women
Origin:
ME < ON vǫndr, akin to Goth wandus < IE base *wendh- > wind