Phonetics:
Meanings:
noun
Definition: A quick, light sweeping motion.
Example: With a quick whisk, she swept the cat from the pantry with her broom.
Definition: A kitchen utensil, made from stiff wire loops fixed to a handle, used for whipping (or a mechanical device with the same function).
Example: He used a whisk to whip up a light and airy souffle.
Definition: A bunch of twigs or hair etc, used as a brush.
Example: Peter dipped the whisk in lather and applied it to his face, so he could start shaving.
Definition: A small handheld broom with a small (or no) handle.
Example: I used a whisk to sweep the counter, then a push-broom for the floor.
Definition: A plane used by coopers for evening chines.
Definition: A kind of cape, forming part of a woman’s dress.
Definition: An impertinent fellow.
verb
Definition: To move something with quick light sweeping motions.
Example: Vernon whisked the sawdust from his workbench.
Definition: In cooking, to whip e.g. eggs or cream.
Example: The chef prepared to whisk the egg whites for the angel’s food cake.
Definition: To move something rapidly and with no warning.
Example: The governess whisked the children from the room before they could see their presents.
Definition: To move lightly and nimbly.
Example: The children whisked down the road to the fair, laughing and chattering as they went.