whisk

The definition of a whisk is a kitchen action where you mix in a quick sweeping motion or a gadget with wire loops.

(noun)

An example of a whisk is a kitchen gadget you use to mix eggs before you scramble them.

To whisk is defined as to move something or someone very quickly, or to beat or mix foods using a special kitchen tool, also called a whisk.

(verb)

See whisk in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

1. the act of brushing with a quick, light, sweeping motion
2. such a motion
a small bunch of straw, twigs, hair, etc. used for brushing
a kitchen utensil consisting of wire loops fixed in a handle, for whipping egg whites, cream, etc.

Origin: ME wisk < ON visk, wisp, brush < IE *weisk- (< *weis-, supple twig, broom) > Ger wischen, to wipe

transitive verb

to move, remove, carry, brush (away, off, out, etc.) with a quick, sweeping motion: to whisk out a handkerchief, to whisk off crumbs
to whip (egg whites, cream, etc.)

intransitive verb

to move quickly, nimbly, or briskly

See whisk in American Heritage Dictionary 4

verb whisked, whisk·ing, whisks

verb, transitive

To move or cause to move with quick light sweeping motions: whisked crumbs off the table; whisked the children away.
To whip (eggs or cream).

verb, intransitive

To move lightly, nimbly, and rapidly.

noun

A quick light sweeping motion.
A whiskbroom.
A small bunch, as of twigs or hair, attached to a handle and used in brushing.
A kitchen utensil, usually in the form of stiff, thin wire loops attached to a handle, used for whipping foodstuffs.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English wisken

Origin: , of Scandinavian origin

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