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whisk
[ wisk, hwisk ]
verb (used with object)
- to move with a rapid, sweeping stroke:
She whisked everything off the table with her arm.
- to sweep (dust, crumbs, etc., or a surface) with a whisk broom, brush, or the like.
- to draw, snatch, carry, etc., lightly and rapidly:
He whisked the money into his pocket.
- to whip (eggs, cream, etc.) to a froth with a whisk or beating instrument.
verb (used without object)
- to sweep, pass, or go lightly and rapidly.
noun
- an act of whisking.
- a rapid, sweeping stroke; light, rapid movement.
- a small bunch of grass, straw, hair, or the like, especially for use in brushing.
- an implement, usually a bunch of wire loops held together in a handle, for beating or whipping eggs, cream, etc.
whisk
/ ɪ /
verb
- tr; often foll by away or off to brush, sweep, or wipe off lightly
- tr to move, carry, etc, with a light or rapid sweeping motion
the taxi whisked us to the airport
- intr to move, go, etc, quickly and nimbly
to whisk downstairs for a drink
- tr to whip (eggs, cream, etc) to a froth
noun
- the act of whisking
- a light rapid sweeping movement or stroke
- a utensil, often incorporating a coil of wires, for whipping eggs, etc
- a small brush or broom
- a small bunch or bundle, as of grass, straw, etc
Other Word Forms
- ܲ·ɳ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of whisk1
Word History and Origins
Origin of whisk1
Example Sentences
I’ve got one of those bamboo whisks, and I like the whole routine of boiling water and then whisking in the matcha powder.
Fourteen of the 18 students in Lam’s class that day were picked up by noon, before buses arrived to whisk everyone else away.
In a large bowl, whisk together the browned butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and honey.
When Rickey shows up unexpectedly in the couple’s backyard, it’s not long before he whisks Glenn away on a trip at Rosie’s behest.
Odegaard stepped off a flight from Norway and was whisked straight to the training ground for his medical and a news conference - dressed in the clothes he had thrown on that morning.
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