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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 51Թ Forms
- ܲ·ɳ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of whisk1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of whisk1
Example Sentences
Bobi Wine said Mr Sebuufu was on Sunday "violently abducted" from Kiwango by armed men travelling in a police van, popularly known as "drone", before he was whisked to an unknown place.
The vast majority of attendees identify as LGBTQ+, and while the door is technically open to all, it’s the ones who show up transformed — glistening, feathered, glammed out — who are whisked in the quickest.
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.
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