whisk
whisk
Definition
whisk (hwisk, wisk)
noun
- the act of brushing with a quick, light, sweeping motion
- 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.
Etymology: 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
whisk
Synonyms
whisk
Usage Examples
Object
- yolk: In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks with 80g / 3 oz sugar to a ribbon consistency.
- egg: Gradually beat in the whisked eggs adding a little at a time using an electric whisk.
- vinegar: Whisk the vinegar and oil together, season well and toss into the salad.
- cream: Remove the vanilla pod then add the whisked cream to the saucepan of sauce.
- white: In a large bowl, whisk the egg whites into stiff peaks.
- mixture: Using a balloon whisk or fork, whisk the mixture vigorously to break up ice crystals.
Preposition: in
- butter: Bring to the boil then whisk in the butter.
- sugar: Then whisk in the caster sugar, 1 tbsp at a time.
- milk: Slowly whisk in 250ml milk to make a thick consistency & season with a pinch of salt.
Adjective modifier
- electric: Then make the mashed banana into a smooth paste by using your electric whisk or a blender.
Modifies a noun
- egg: Lightly whisk eggs and extra yolk together in a large bowl.
Modifying Another Word
- continuously: Slowly start adding the milk, whisking continuously to prevent lumps from forming.
- lightly: Place the flour and salt in a mixing bowl and whisk lightly with a whisk.
- away: Then mounting the hill, she is whisked away by the forever wind to her reward.
Noun used with modifier
- bowl: In a small bowl whisk together the egg yolks.
- balloon: Using a balloon whisk or fork, whisk the mixture vigorously to break up ice crystals.
- egg: As well as the traditional trench tools he has an egg whisk and cheese grater.
- wire: A small wire whisk in the bottom of the mug froths milk to let you create fancy coffee drinks.
Preposition: until
- mixture: Add the egg yolks and whisk until the mixture is pale.
Followed by an intransitive particle
- off: Next we were whisked off for the mock cake cutting.
Browse dictionary entries near whisk
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- whirligig
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- whisker
- whiskers
- whiskey
- whiskey jack
- whiskey sour
- whisper
- whisper number
- whispered
- whispering
