whisk

  1. Noun.  A quick, light sweeping motion.
  2. Noun.  A kitchen utensil, made from stiff wire loops fixed to a handle, used for whipping (or a mechanical device with the same function).
  3. Noun.  A bunch of twigs or hair etc, used as a brush.
  4. Noun.  A small handheld broom with a small (or no) handle.
  5. Verb.  (transitive) To move something with quick light sweeping motions.
  6. Verb.  (transitive) In cooking, to whip e.g. eggs or cream.
  7. Verb.  (transitive) To move something rapidly and with no warning.
  8. Verb.  (intransitive) To move lightly and nimbly.

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