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whisk

/hw//I/sk/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

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

    noun.artifact

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. a small short-handled broom used to brush clothes

    noun.artifact

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. A game at cards; whist.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

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

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. move somewhere quickly

    verb.motion

    Examples
    The President was whisked away in his limo.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. move quickly and nimbly

    verb.motion

    Examples
    He whisked into the house.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. brush or wipe off lightly

    verb.contact

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. whip with or as if with a wire whisk

    verb.contact

    Examples
    Whisk the eggs.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. 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

  6. To move nimbly at with velocity; to make a sudden agile movement.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

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