Definition of Whisk
Whisk
Whisk


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A kitchen tool used to mix and blend food ingredients.

e.g. She used a whisk to beat the eggs and sugar together.

(noun)
a light and brisk whipping or brushing movement, or a brief and rapid movement;

e.g. She accidentally knocked the mug off the table with a whisk of her hand.

(verb)
to beat or stir a substance and make it fluffy and aerated using light, brisk movements, with or as if with a whisk;

e.g. The chef whisked the cream to make it light and frothy.

(verb)
to quickly and suddenly move or take someone/something in a particular direction;

e.g. A waiter came to whisk away their empty plates as soon as they had finished eating.

(noun)
a bunch of bristles, grass, or twigs, which may or may not have a handle, and which is used as a brush or broom;

e.g. He used a small whisk to brush dust off the shelf.

(verb)
to lightly wipe, brush, or sweep something;

e.g. She used her hand to whisk crumbs off the table.



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