whisk

[ wisk, hwisk ]

/ wɪsk, ʰwɪsk /

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verb (used with object)

to move with a rapid, sweeping stroke: She whisked everything off the table with her arm.

to sweep (dust, crumbs, etc., or a surface) with a whisk broom, brush, or the like.

to draw, snatch, carry, etc., lightly and rapidly: He whisked the money into his pocket.

to whip (eggs, cream, etc.) to a froth with a whisk or beating instrument.

verb (used without object)

to sweep, pass, or go lightly and rapidly.

noun

an act of whisking.

a rapid, sweeping stroke; light, rapid movement.

whisk broom.

a small bunch of grass, straw, hair, or the like, especially for use in brushing.

an implement, usually a bunch of wire loops held together in a handle, for beating or whipping eggs, cream, etc.

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Origin of whisk

1325–75; (noun) Middle English (Scots ) wysk rapid sweeping movement; (v.) earlier Scots wisk, quhisk<Scandinavian; compare Old Norse, Norwegian visk wisp, Swedish viska besom, wisp, to whisk (off), Danish viske to wipe (compare Old High German wisken to wipe, wisc wisp of hay); for development of whcf. whip

OTHER WORDS FROM whisk

un·whisked, adjective

Words nearby whisk

whirly, whirlybird, whirry, whish, whisht, whisk, whisk broom, whisker, whiskered, whiskery, whiskey

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How to use whisk in a sentence

You add the butter, sugar, vanilla extract and salt and whisk until its fluffy.
A one-bowl sheet-pan cookie so easy a child taught me how to make it|Ann Maloney|December 3, 2020|Washington Post
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, or in a large bowl if using a handheld mixer, combine the butter, sugar, vanilla extract and salt.
A one-bowl sheet-pan cookie so easy a child taught me how to make it|Ann Maloney|December 3, 2020|Washington Post
Pour the lemon juice in a stream down the side of the bowl and gradually start working it into the sugar with a whisk.
If you’re craving a lemon cookie that actually tastes like lemon, this is it|Brother Andrew Corriente|December 2, 2020|Washington Post
Using a hand mixer with whisk attachment, start on low speed and gradually increase to medium-high, beating until soft peaks form.
Glam up gluten-free amaretti with a ruby chocolate dip|Rose Wilde|December 2, 2020|Washington Post

Pour the yolk-sugar mixture in the pot with the remaining dairy mixture and whisk until fully incorporated.
Dig into this fall-spice pudding pie nestled in a nut crust and topped with whipped cream|Erin Jeanne McDowell|November 12, 2020|Washington Post
Whisk in the half and half and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Make Carla Hall’s Crispy Shallot Green Bean Casserole|Carla Hall|December 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Separate egg yolk and whites, add chocolate powder to egg whites and whisk.
Epic Meal Empire’s Meat Monstrosities: From the Bacon Spider to the Cinnabattleship|Harley Morenstein|July 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs and cook in a pan to scramble, remove from heat and sprinkle with cheese.
Epic Meal Empire’s Meat Monstrosities: From the Bacon Spider to the Cinnabattleship|Harley Morenstein|July 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Whisk together maple syrup and whiskey, add as much whiskey as desired.
Epic Meal Empire’s Meat Monstrosities: From the Bacon Spider to the Cinnabattleship|Harley Morenstein|July 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Silently, he moves to grab a kombo (a whisk broom instrument)—then, softly, he taps her shoulders and head.
Hallucinating Away a Heroin Addiction|Abby Haglage|May 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
When we sat late, our maid-servant would indignantly whisk Judith off to bed––crying out upon us for our wickedness.
The Cruise of the Shining Light|Norman Duncan
She had a whisk-broom in her hand, and stood a picture of gentle surprise.
Wayside Courtships|Hamlin Garland
I should have said 'Curving with a whisk' instead of merely 'Curving.'
The Napoleon of Notting Hill|Gilbert K. Chesterton
Curtains should be shaken and brushed, with a whisk if they are of heavy material, with a softer brush if they are delicate.
The Library of Work and Play: Housekeeping|Elizabeth Hale Gilman
His very cat knew it, and forebore to whisk her tail in the presence of the man of genius.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe|Edgar Allan Poe

British Dictionary definitions for whisk

whisk

/ (wɪsk) /

verb

(tr; often foll by away or off) to brush, sweep, or wipe off lightly

(tr) to move, carry, etc, with a light or rapid sweeping motionthe taxi whisked us to the airport

(intr) to move, go, etc, quickly and nimblyto whisk downstairs for a drink

(tr) to whip (eggs, cream, etc) to a froth

noun

the act of whisking

a light rapid sweeping movement or stroke

a utensil, often incorporating a coil of wires, for whipping eggs, etc

a small brush or broom

a small bunch or bundle, as of grass, straw, etc

Word Origin for whisk

C14: from Old Norse visk wisp; related to Middle Dutch wisch, Old High German wisc

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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