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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 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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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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With the mixer running, pour syrup in a thin stream over the fluffy egg whites. Do not allow the syrup to touch the spinning whisk.
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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
whisk
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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While the potatoes are cooling, make the spread: In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and rosemary.
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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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Afterward you would be whisked back for a relaxing evening at the hotel’s Michelin two-star restaurant, Anne-Sophie Pic.
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Only a couple of months before the Brightline rail system starts whisking riders from downtown Miami to Fort Lauderdale, the CEO and president of the $3 billion project’s parent company is leaving his post.
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Some pleaded for a non-existent shuttle to whisk them to their respective seats.
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YouTube+NBC As a Mother's Day treat, Melissa McCarthy whisked an audience member at Saturday Night Live backstage, and there were a lot of surprises.
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First Known Use of whisk
15th century
WHISK Defined for English Language Learners
whisk
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.)
whisk
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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