Main Entry: ¹whisk

Pronunciation: \ˈhwisk, ˈwisk\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English wisk, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse visk wisp; akin to Old English wiscian to plait

Date: 14th century

1 : a quick light brushing or whipping motion
2 a : a usually wire kitchen utensil used for beating food by hand b : a flexible bunch (as of twigs, feathers, or straw) attached to a handle for use as a brush