noun

1. 1. the act of brushing with a quick, light, sweeping motion
   2. such a motion
2. a small bunch of straw, twigs, hair, etc. used for brushing
3. 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

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

intransitive verb