whisk
/wɪsk/
noun
- A kitchen tool made of wire loops attached to a handle, used for beating eggs or cream.
- Use a wire whisk to blend the ingredients smoothly.
- She grabbed a whisk from the drawer to beat the eggs.
- The recipe calls for a balloon whisk for the best results.
- A quick, light sweeping motion.
- He gave the dust a quick whisk with a cloth.
- The horse flicked its tail in a whisk to shoo away flies.
- With a whisk of her hand, she brushed the crumbs off the table.
verb
- To move or take something away quickly and lightly.
- The magician whisked the rabbit into his hat.
- The waiter whisked the empty plates off the table.
- She whisked the letter out of sight before anyone could read it.
- To beat or stir (eggs, cream, etc.) rapidly with a whisk or fork to incorporate air.
- Whisk the eggs and sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- You need to whisk the vinaigrette vigorously to combine the oil and vinegar.
- She whisked the cream until it formed soft peaks.
- To move quickly and lightly through the air.
- The kite whisked upward as the wind caught it.
- A bird whisked across the garden and disappeared into the bushes.
- The leaves whisked past the window in the autumn wind.