wave a stick

Frequency: 7.012.3 per million words

To move a stick back and forth.

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Examples (10)

  • The conductor began to wave his stick to start the orchestra.
  • Children often wave a stick around playfully in the park.
  • He had to wave a long stick to get the attention of the distant boat.
  • She was seen waving a small stick at her dog, trying to get it to fetch.
  • Don't wave that stick so carelessly; you might hit someone.
  • If you wave a red stick at the bull, it might charge.
  • The wizard dramatically waved his magic stick, and sparks flew.
  • By waving a glowing stick, he signaled his position in the dark.
  • She learned to wave a stick rhythmically as part of her martial arts training.
  • The old man used to wave his walking stick at noisy children.