whisk

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Synonyms: whish, whist, whisp, whilk, whis, whiss, wisk, hisk

Antonyms: whish, whist, whisp, whilk, whis, whiss, wisk, hisk

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Noun

1. A quick, light sweeping motion.
   • With a quick whisk, she swept the cat from the pantry with her broom.
2. A kitchen utensil, now usually made from stiff wire loops fixed to a handle (and formerly of twigs), used for whipping (or a mechanical device with the same function).
   • He used a whisk to whip up a light and airy souffle.
3. A bunch of twigs, hair, etc., used as a brush.
   • Peter dipped the whisk in lather and applied it to his face, so he could start shaving.
4. A small handheld broom with a small (or no) handle.
   • I used a whisk to sweep the counter, then a push-broom for the floor.
5. A plane used by coopers for evening chines.
6. A kind of cape, forming part of a woman's dress.

Verb

1. To move something with quick light sweeping motions.
   • Vernon whisked the sawdust from his workbench.
2. In cooking, to whip e.g. eggs or cream.
   • The chef prepared to whisk the egg whites for the angel's food cake.
3. To move something rapidly and with no warning.
   • The governess whisked the children from the room before they could see their presents.
4. To move lightly and nimbly.
   • The children whisked down the road to the fair, laughing and chattering as they went.
5. To move whiskers.

Noun

1. The card game whist.

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