whisk

//wɪsk//
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Noun

whiskSingular
whisksPlural
1

A kitchen utensil consisting of wire loops attached to a handle, used for beating or mixing ingredients.

She used a whisk to beat the eggs.

2

A quick, light sweeping movement.

With a whisk of her hand, she brushed the crumbs off the table.

Verb

whiskInfinitive
whiskPresent tense
whiskedPast tense
whiskedPast participle
whiskingPresent participle
whisksThird-person singular
1

To beat or stir ingredients rapidly with a whisk or similar utensil.

Whisk the eggs until they are fluffy.

2

To move or take someone or something quickly and suddenly.

The waiter whisked away our plates before we finished.

3

To brush or sweep lightly.

She whisked the crumbs off the table with her hand.

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