English dictionary

whisk

/hw//I/sk/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a mixer incorporating a coil of wires; used for whipping eggs or cream

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
a small short-handled broom used to brush clothes

noun.artifact

Synonyms whisk broom

Source: WordNet 3.0
A game at cards; whist.

noun

Source: webster1913
The act of whisking; a rapid, sweeping motion, as of something light; a sudden motion or quick puff.

noun

Source: webster1913

move somewhere quickly

verb.motion

Examples
The President was whisked away in his limo.

Source: WordNet 3.0
move quickly and nimbly

verb.motion

Examples
He whisked into the house.

Source: WordNet 3.0
brush or wipe off lightly

verb.contact

Synonyms whisk off

Source: WordNet 3.0
whip with or as if with a wire whisk

verb.contact

Examples
Whisk the eggs.

Synonyms whip

Source: WordNet 3.0
To sweep, brush, or agitate, with a light, rapid motion; as, to <i>whisk</i> dust from a table; to <i>whisk</i> the white of eggs into a froth.

verb

Source: webster1913
To move nimbly at with velocity; to make a sudden agile movement.

verb

Source: webster1913