handwand

== English == === Etymology === hand +‎ wand === Noun === handwand (plural handwands) A hand-held wand for scanning or for reading an electronic tag. 1991, Australian Mammal Society (volume 14, numbers 1-2, page 148) Readings were taken by passing the handwand either over the dorsal surface of the animal or running it over the surface of a bag holding it. It is necessary to alter the orientation of the handwand during this activity to detect the presence of a tag.