Definitions

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  • noun The use of a wand, (or any such other instrument or tool,) in any practical magical practice involving casting spells.
  • noun The purpose or role of a wand, (or any other instrument or tool,) as a individual part constituting in the formulation of the inner workings or structure of a spell.

Etymologies

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wand +‎ work

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Examples

  • We don't admire fantasy heroes like Harry for their stellar wandwork or potions prowess but for their strength of character and determination to do the right thing.

    Leah Anthony Libresco: Harry's Finest Moment... Cut from Film 2009

  • # Frankon 29 Oct 2007 at 2:46 pm cut a swath through witches and mugglettes alike, leaving a trail of women raving about his wandwork

    What Authors Know About Their Characters « Whatever 2007

  • You'd be surprised, it's not all about wandwork, either.

    Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows Rowling, J. K. 2007

  • And while there was plenty of exciting wandwork, ultimately Harry Potter's success or failure against Voldemort didn't come down to being a better wizard.

    The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com Elysha Rom-Povolo 2011

  • …leaving a trail of women raving about his wandwork

    What Authors Know About Their Characters « Whatever 2007

  • Now, if Rowling had lardered the Harry Potter books with tales of Dumbledore’s heterosexual relationships, and had done numerous interviews about how in his younger years he cut a swath through witches and mugglettes alike, leaving a trail of women raving about his wandwork, then we would have reason to discard a latter-day revelation of his gayness; it would be patent nonsense.

    What Authors Know About Their Characters « Whatever 2007

  • Now, if Rowling had lardered the Harry Potter books with tales of Dumbledore’s heterosexual relationships, and had done numerous interviews about how in his younger years he cut a swath through witches and mugglettes alike, leaving a trail of women raving about his wandwork, then we would have reason to discard a latter-day revelation of his gayness; it would be patent nonsense.

    2007 October 29 « Whatever 2007

  • Now, if Rowling had lardered the Harry Potter books with tales of Dumbledore’s heterosexual relationships, and had done numerous interviews about how in his younger years he cut a swath through witches and mugglettes alike, leaving a trail of women raving about his wandwork, then we would have reason to discard a latter-day revelation of his gayness; it would be patent nonsense.

    2007 October « Whatever 2007

  • You’d be surprised, it’s not all about wandwork, either.”

    Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Rowling, J. K. 2007

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