whisk

[ hwisk, wisk ]

/ ʰwɪsk, wɪsk /

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verb (used with object)

to move with a rapid, sweeping stroke: She whisked everything off the table with her arm.

to sweep (dust, crumbs, etc., or a surface) with a whisk broom, brush, or the like.

to draw, snatch, carry, etc., lightly and rapidly: He whisked the money into his pocket.

to whip (eggs, cream, etc.) to a froth with a whisk or beating instrument.

verb (used without object)

to sweep, pass, or go lightly and rapidly.

noun

an act of whisking.

a rapid, sweeping stroke; light, rapid movement.

whisk broom.

a small bunch of grass, straw, hair, or the like, especially for use in brushing.

an implement, usually a bunch of wire loops held together in a handle, for beating or whipping eggs, cream, etc.

Origin of whisk

1325–75; (noun) Middle English (Scots ) wysk rapid sweeping movement; (v.) earlier Scots wisk, quhisk<Scandinavian; compare Old Norse, Norwegian visk wisp, Swedish viska besom, wisp, to whisk (off), Danish viske to wipe (compare Old High German wisken to wipe, wisc wisp of hay); for development of whcf. whip

OTHER WORDS FROM whisk

un·whisked, adjective

Words nearby whisk

whirly, whirlybird, whirry, whish, whisht, whisk, whisk broom, whisker, whiskered, whiskery, whiskey

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Example sentences from the Web for whisk

Whisk in the half and half and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Make Carla Hall’s Crispy Shallot Green Bean Casserole|Carla Hall|December 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs and cook in a pan to scramble, remove from heat and sprinkle with cheese.
Epic Meal Empire’s Meat Monstrosities: From the Bacon Spider to the Cinnabattleship|Harley Morenstein|July 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Whisk together maple syrup and whiskey, add as much whiskey as desired.
Epic Meal Empire’s Meat Monstrosities: From the Bacon Spider to the Cinnabattleship|Harley Morenstein|July 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Silently, he moves to grab a kombo (a whisk broom instrument)—then, softly, he taps her shoulders and head.
Hallucinating Away a Heroin Addiction|Abby Haglage|May 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Add melted butter, egg, buttermilk, and orange zest and whisk until incorporated 3.
Cat Cora’s Valentine’s Day Menu for Single People|Cat Cora|February 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Bessie was smiling; still in the same moment she had to put up her hand and whisk something away from her cheek.
Harper's Young People, October 12, 1880|Various
She pirouetted up to the dais and with a whisk of skirts seated herself on the throne.
The Belovd Vagabond|William J. Locke
Whisk it over the fire till it froths, but do not allow it even to simmer.
The Belgian Cookbook|Various
The men of Dubh-Artach will have a good laugh when we whisk you past.
Macleod of Dare|William Black
It was a real brushing we got that day—not a mere slap on the back with a whisk broom, meaning "Stand and deliver!"
Abroad at Home|Julian Street

British Dictionary definitions for whisk

whisk

/ (wɪsk) /

verb

(tr; often foll by away or off) to brush, sweep, or wipe off lightly

(tr) to move, carry, etc, with a light or rapid sweeping motionthe taxi whisked us to the airport

(intr) to move, go, etc, quickly and nimblyto whisk downstairs for a drink

(tr) to whip (eggs, cream, etc) to a froth

noun

the act of whisking

a light rapid sweeping movement or stroke

a utensil, often incorporating a coil of wires, for whipping eggs, etc

a small brush or broom

a small bunch or bundle, as of grass, straw, etc

Word Origin for whisk

C14: from Old Norse visk wisp; related to Middle Dutch wisch, Old High German wisc

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	whisk
释义	whisk [ hwisk, wisk ] / ʰwɪsk, wɪsk / SEE SYNONYMS FOR whisk ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used with object) to move with a rapid, sweeping stroke: She whisked everything off the table with her arm. to sweep (dust, crumbs, etc., or a surface) with a whisk broom, brush, or the like. to draw, snatch, carry, etc., lightly and rapidly: He whisked the money into his pocket. to whip (eggs, cream, etc.) to a froth with a whisk or beating instrument. verb (used without object) to sweep, pass, or go lightly and rapidly. noun an act of whisking. a rapid, sweeping stroke; light, rapid movement. whisk broom. a small bunch of grass, straw, hair, or the like, especially for use in brushing. an implement, usually a bunch of wire loops held together in a handle, for beating or whipping eggs, cream, etc. Origin of whisk 1325–75; (noun) Middle English (Scots ) wysk rapid sweeping movement; (v.) earlier Scots wisk, quhisk<Scandinavian; compare Old Norse, Norwegian visk wisp, Swedish viska besom, wisp, to whisk (off), Danish viske to wipe (compare Old High German wisken to wipe, wisc wisp of hay); for development of whcf. whip OTHER WORDS FROM whisk un·whisked, adjective Words nearby whisk whirly, whirlybird, whirry, whish, whisht, whisk, whisk broom, whisker, whiskered, whiskery, whiskey Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for whisk Whisk in the half and half and season to taste with salt and pepper. Make Carla Hall’s Crispy Shallot Green Bean Casserole\|Carla Hall\|December 27, 2014\|DAILY BEAST In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs and cook in a pan to scramble, remove from heat and sprinkle with cheese. Epic Meal Empire’s Meat Monstrosities: From the Bacon Spider to the Cinnabattleship\|Harley Morenstein\|July 26, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Whisk together maple syrup and whiskey, add as much whiskey as desired. Epic Meal Empire’s Meat Monstrosities: From the Bacon Spider to the Cinnabattleship\|Harley Morenstein\|July 26, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Silently, he moves to grab a kombo (a whisk broom instrument)—then, softly, he taps her shoulders and head. Hallucinating Away a Heroin Addiction\|Abby Haglage\|May 4, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Add melted butter, egg, buttermilk, and orange zest and whisk until incorporated 3. Cat Cora’s Valentine’s Day Menu for Single People\|Cat Cora\|February 13, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Bessie was smiling; still in the same moment she had to put up her hand and whisk something away from her cheek. Harper's Young People, October 12, 1880\|Various She pirouetted up to the dais and with a whisk of skirts seated herself on the throne. The Belovd Vagabond\|William J. Locke Whisk it over the fire till it froths, but do not allow it even to simmer. The Belgian Cookbook\|Various The men of Dubh-Artach will have a good laugh when we whisk you past. Macleod of Dare\|William Black It was a real brushing we got that day—not a mere slap on the back with a whisk broom, meaning "Stand and deliver!" Abroad at Home\|Julian Street British Dictionary definitions for whisk whisk / (wɪsk) / verb (tr; often foll by away or off) to brush, sweep, or wipe off lightly (tr) to move, carry, etc, with a light or rapid sweeping motionthe taxi whisked us to the airport (intr) to move, go, etc, quickly and nimblyto whisk downstairs for a drink (tr) to whip (eggs, cream, etc) to a froth noun the act of whisking a light rapid sweeping movement or stroke a utensil, often incorporating a coil of wires, for whipping eggs, etc a small brush or broom a small bunch or bundle, as of grass, straw, etc Word Origin for whisk C14: from Old Norse visk wisp; related to Middle Dutch wisch, Old High German wisc Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to whisk dash, hurry, wipe, whip, dart, fly, shoot, rush, bullet, zip, tear, flit, flick, sweep, race, whiz, barrel, speed, flutter
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whisk

verb (used with object)

verb (used without object)

noun

Origin of whisk

OTHER WORDS FROM whisk

Words nearby whisk

Example sentences from the Web for whisk

British Dictionary definitions for whisk

verb

noun

Word Origin for whisk

Words related to whisk