whisk

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /(h)wɪsk/

Noun

Singular whisk

Plural whisks

Kitchen whisks

1. A whisk is a kitchen utensil, for whipping eggs or cream.

   He used a whisk to whip up a light and airy souffle.

2. A whisk is a bunch of twigs or bristles that is used as a brush.

Verb

Plain form whisk

Third-person singular whisks

Past tense whisked

Past participle whisked

Present participle whisking

1. (transitive) If you whisk something, you move something with quick light sweeping motions.

   He whisked the sawdust from his workbench.

2. (transitive)(cooking) If you whisk something, you beat or stir something with a light, rapid movement.

   The chef prepared to whisk the egg whites for the cake.