wave a stick
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To move a stick back and forth.
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- 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.