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