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Meaning of whisk
noun
- A quick, light sweeping motion. Example: With a quick whisk, she swept the cat from the pantry with her broom.
- A kitchen utensil, made from stiff wire loops fixed to a handle, used for whipping (or a mechanical device with the same function). Example: He used a whisk to whip up a light and airy souffle.
- A bunch of twigs or hair etc, used as a brush. Example: Peter dipped the whisk in lather and applied it to his face, so he could start shaving.
- A small handheld broom with a small (or no) handle. Example: I used a whisk to sweep the counter, then a push-broom for the floor.
- A plane used by coopers for evening chines.
verb
- To move something with quick light sweeping motions. Example: Vernon whisked the sawdust from his workbench.
- In cooking, to whip e.g. eggs or cream. Example: The chef prepared to whisk the egg whites for the angel's food cake.
- To move something rapidly and with no warning. Example: The governess whisked the children from the room before they could see their presents.
- To move lightly and nimbly. Example: The children whisked down the road to the fair, laughing and chattering as they went.
noun
- The card game whist.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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