noun

1. a slender, supple switch or shoot, as of a young tree
2. a rod or staff carried as a symbol of authority; scepter
3. a rod regarded as having magical powers, as one used by a magician or fairy
4. any of various rod-shaped usually hand-held devices, attachments, etc.; specif.,
   1. an applicator for cosmetics
   2. an electronic sensor for reading bar codes
5. ☆ 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

Etymology: ME < ON vǫndr, akin to Goth wandus < IE base *wendh- > wind