Definition of whisk
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a quick light brushing or whipping motion
2a
: 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
whisk
verb
whisked; whisking; whisks
Definition of whisk (Entry 2 of 2)
: to move nimbly and quickly
1
: to move or convey briskly
whisked the children off to bed
2
: to mix or fluff up by or as if by beating with a whisk
whisk egg whites
3
: to brush or wipe off lightly
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The first known use of whisk was in the 14th century
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