whisk
whisk Lexical Profile
whisk Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A kitchen utensil, typically consisting of a series of wire loops joined at the end to a handle, used for whipping or mixing ingredients.
"She used a large wire whisk to incorporate the air into the egg whites."
A brief, rapid, sweeping motion or stroke.
"With a quick whisk of his hand, the magician revealed the hidden card."
• verb
To beat or stir (a substance, especially cream or eggs) with a light, rapid movement.
"Whisk the flour and baking powder together before adding the wet ingredients."
To take or move (someone or something) in a particular direction suddenly and quickly.
"The celebrity was whisked out the back door to avoid the waiting paparazzi."
• Rhymes for whisk
Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'wisk', of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse 'visk' (wisp, brush), derived from the Proto-Germanic base 'wisk-'.
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