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wands

/wɑndz/ /wɒndz/

Meanings
noun
A hand-held narrow rod, usually used for pointing or instructing, or as a traditional emblem of authority.

Examples :

"The orchestra conductor used two wands to guide the musicians through the complex piece. "
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Related Words

Illustration suggesting

suggesting verb

/səˈdʒɛstɪŋ/ /səˈdʒɛstɪn/

To imply but stop short of saying explicitly.

"Are you suggesting that I killed my wife?"

Illustration instrument

instrument noun

/ˈɪnstɹəmənt/

A device used to produce music.

"The violinist was a master of her instrument."

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration particular

particular noun

/pəˈtɪkjələ/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚ/

A small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point.

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

Illustration explaining

explaining verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/ /ɛkˈspleɪnɪŋ/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

Illustration conductor

conductor noun

/kənˈdʌktɚ/

One who conducts or leads; a guide; a director.

"The conductor of the orchestra led the musicians through a beautiful performance. "

Illustration musicians

musicians noun

/mjuˈzɪʃənz/ /mjʊˈzɪʃənz/

A composer, conductor, or performer of music; specifically, a person who sings and/or plays a musical instrument as a hobby, an occupation, or a profession.

"The musicians in the school band practiced after class every day. "

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influenced verb

/ˈɪn.flʊənst/ /ˈɪn.flu.ənst/

To have an effect on by using gentle or subtle action; to exert an influence upon; to modify, bias, or sway; to persuade or induce.

"I must admit that this book influenced my outlook on life."

Illustration instructing

instructing verb

/ɪnˈstrʌktɪŋ/

To teach by giving instructions.

"Listen carefully when someone instructs you how to assemble the furniture."

Illustration orchestra

orchestra noun

/ˈɔːkəstɹə/ /ˈɔɹkəstɹə/

A large group of musicians who play together on various instruments, usually including some from strings, woodwind, brass and/or percussion; the instruments played by such a group.

"The orchestra played a beautiful piece of music at the school concert. "

Illustration authority

authority noun

/ɔːˈθɒɹəti/ /əˈθɑɹəti/

The power to enforce rules or give orders.

"I have the authority to penalise the staff in my department, but not the authority to sack them."

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traditional noun

/tɹəˈdɪʃnəl/

A person with traditional beliefs.

"My grandmother is a traditional, believing strongly in family values. "