to observe or inspect carefully or critically
to interrogate
to determine the aptitude, skills or qualifications of someone by subjecting them to an examination
to check the health or condition of something or someone
To scan (e.g. a passenger at an airport) with a metal detector.
A hand-held narrow rod, usually used for pointing or instructing, or as a traditional emblem of authority.
A stick, branch, or stalk, especially of willow.
An instrument shaped like a wand, such as a curling wand.
A card of a particular suit of the minor arcana in tarot, the wands.
A stick or rod used by a magician (a magic wand), conjurer or diviner (divining rod).