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whisk

[hwisk, wisk]

verb (used with object)

  1. to move with a rapid, sweeping stroke.

    She whisked everything off the table with her arm.

  2. to sweep (dust, crumbs, etc., or a surface) with a whisk broom, brush, or the like.

  3. to draw, snatch, carry, etc., lightly and rapidly.

    He whisked the money into his pocket.

  4. to whip (eggs, cream, etc.) to a froth with a whisk or beating instrument.



verb (used without object)

  1. to sweep, pass, or go lightly and rapidly.

noun

  1. an act of whisking.

  2. a rapid, sweeping stroke; light, rapid movement.

  3. whisk broom.

  4. a small bunch of grass, straw, hair, or the like, especially for use in brushing.

  5. an implement, usually a bunch of wire loops held together in a handle, for beating or whipping eggs, cream, etc.

whisk

/ ɪ /

verb

  1. (tr; often foll by away or off) to brush, sweep, or wipe off lightly

  2. (tr) to move, carry, etc, with a light or rapid sweeping motion

    the taxi whisked us to the airport

  3. (intr) to move, go, etc, quickly and nimbly

    to whisk downstairs for a drink

  4. (tr) to whip (eggs, cream, etc) to a froth

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. the act of whisking

  2. a light rapid sweeping movement or stroke

  3. a utensil, often incorporating a coil of wires, for whipping eggs, etc

  4. a small brush or broom

  5. a small bunch or bundle, as of grass, straw, etc

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • unwhisked adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of whisk1

1325–75; (noun) Middle English ( Scots ) wysk rapid sweeping movement; (v.) earlier Scots wisk, quhisk < Scandinavian; compare Old Norse, Norwegian visk wisp, Swedish viska besom, wisp, to whisk (off ), Danish viske to wipe (compare Old High German wisken to wipe, wisc wisp of hay); for development of wh whip
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of whisk1

C14: from Old Norse visk wisp; related to Middle Dutch wisch, Old High German wisc
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Under the cover of early-morning darkness, two men methodically whisked away thousands of dollars from a local Yucaipa restaurant on Saturday — in the form of fish — authorities said.

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After getting whisked away to Wakanda to help save the day, Riri is more driven than ever to complete her own version of a high-tech Iron Man-like suit to cement her legacy.

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The next hours and days are still hazy for Arenas, who was whisked away to a nearby hospital, then another.

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Make the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together Duke’s, olive oil, vinegar or pickle brine, and water until smooth and pourable.

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Once the mixture is strained, it’s whisked together with brown sugar and salt before it can be enjoyed.

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