any of various small usu hand-held kitchen utensils used for whisking food

a small bunch of flexible strands, e.g. twigs or feathers, attached to a handle for use as a brush

a quick light brushing or whipping motion

to convey (somebody or something) briskly

He whisked the children off to bed

to mix or beat (something, e.g. egg whites) into a light froth with a whisk

to convey or remove briskly

to brush or wipe off (e.g. crumbs) lightly

to brandish (something) lightly; to flick

The horse whisked its tail

to move lightly and swiftly