(~s)
1.
A ~ or a wand is a long thin rod that magicians and fairies wave when they are performing tricks and magic.
= wand
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2.
You use ~, especially in the expression there is no ~, to indicate that someone is dealing with a difficult problem which cannot be solved quickly and easily.
There is no ~ to secure a just peace...
N-COUNT: usu with brd-neg