WHISK Definition & Meaning

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whisk

[ wisk, hwisk ]

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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.
whisk broom.
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

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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

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�y��vlog 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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�y��vlog 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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But on mayonnaise day, standing with a balloon whisk and silver bowl, I assumed I knew what was coming.

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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

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Another officer soon whisked her away to a different room, where she was searched and interrogated.

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Velador looks down on an assembly line of dishes: a stainless steel mixing bowl, a blender pitcher, a whisk, dishes, pans and more.

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