Definition of whisk
1 : a quick light brushing or whipping motion
2a : a usually wire kitchen utensil used for beating food by handb : a flexible bunch (as of twigs, feathers, or straw) attached to a handle for use as a brush
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Examples of whisk in a Sentence
with a whisk of the broom, the dirt was gone
Recent Examples of whisk from the Web
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Using either a large mixing bowl and wire whisk or a stand mixer, place ricotta, goat cheese and whipped egg in a bowl and mix until as smooth as possible.
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Ingredients 3 cups confectioners’ sugar 1 cup butter, room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 to 2 tablespoons whipping cream Instructions In a standing mixer fitted with a whisk, mix together sugar and butter.
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Using the whisk attachment, whip until stiff peaks form, about four minutes.
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To make the vinaigrette whisk together the red wine vinegar and canola oil and season with salt and pepper.
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Place a cast-iron pan over indirect flame and whisk in pineapple preserves, pepper jelly, honey and optional rice wine vinegar.
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To make the vinaigrette whisk together the red wine vinegar and canola oil and season with salt and pepper.
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Pudding: Mix well all pudding ingredients, except bananas, using a whisk or mixer. 3.
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While the cake is baking, make the icing: Place all the ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment.
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Origin and Etymology of whisk
Middle English wisk, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse visk wisp; akin to Old English wiscian to plait
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Definition of whisk
intransitive verb
: to move nimbly and quickly
transitive verb
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
Examples of whisk in a Sentence
Whisk the eggs with the cream until the mixture thickens.
She whisked the children off to bed.
The taxi whisked me to the airport.
The waitress whisked my plate away before I was finished eating.
Recent Examples of whisk from the Web
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Babies with the worst withdrawal symptoms are routinely separated from their mothers and whisked by ambulance, at great expense, to hospitals hours away, filling up beds intended for newborns who have even more serious problems, like heart defects.
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The box was then whisked away and the birds were left on their own for an hour, after which they were presented with a tray that included the tool as well as three other, novel objects.
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While the potatoes are cooling, make the spread: In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and rosemary.
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But for every young woman who is whisked into a comprehensive reintegration program, thousands more traumatized Boko Haram abductees have been thrust, untreated, into communities that are not equipped to tend to their wounds.
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Lyle had planned to ask Catherine for her hand before the masquerade ball and then whisk her away to a surprise party to celebrate their engagement with all of her friends, but his plans went awry when Catherine said no and burst into tears.
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Next, whisk eggs together and pour over the ingredients, and sprinkle with cheese.
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To make dressing, combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk until well blended.
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At last satisfied, Christopher Steele whisked him off in a Land Rover to the security of his house in Surrey.
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First Known Use of whisk
15th century
WHISK Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of whisk for English Language Learners
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: a cooking tool that is made of curved wire and that is used to stir or beat things (such as eggs, whipping cream, etc.)
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Definition of whisk for English Language Learners
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: to stir or beat (eggs, sauces, etc.) with a whisk or fork
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: to move or take (someone or something) to another place very quickly
WHISK Defined for Kids
Definition of whisk for Students
whisked
;whisking
1 : to move suddenly and quickly She whisked us into her office.
2 : to brush with or as if with a whisk broom
3 : to stir or beat with a whisk or fork
Definition of whisk for Students
1 : a quick sweeping or brushing motion
2 : a kitchen utensil of wire used for whipping (as eggs or cream)
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