单词 | whisk |
释义 | Word Frequency whisk(wɪsk) verb 1. (tr; often foll by away or off) to brush, sweep, or wipe off lightly 2. (transitive) to move, carry, etc, with a light or rapid sweeping motion the taxi whisked us to the airport 3. (intransitive) to move, go, etc, quickly and nimbly to whisk downstairs for a drink 4. (transitive) to whip (eggs, cream, etc) to a froth noun 5. the act of whisking 6. a light rapid sweeping movement or stroke 7. a utensil, often incorporating a coil of wires, for whipping eggs, etc 8. a small brush or broom 9. a small bunch or bundle, as of grass, straw, etc Word origin C14: from Old Norse visk wisp; related to Middle Dutch wisch, Old High German wisc |
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