| Whisk (whisk) |
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| n. | (?) |
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| Whisk |
| [See Whist,
] |
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The act of whisking; a rapid, sweeping motion,
as of something light; a sudden motion or quick puff.
A small bunch of grass, straw, twigs, hair, or
the like, used for a brush; hence, a brush or small besom, as of broom
corn.
A small culinary instrument made of wire, or the
like, for whisking or beating eggs, cream, etc.
A kind of cape, forming part of a woman's
dress.
An impertinent fellow.
A plane used by coopers for evening
chines.
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To sweep, brush, or agitate, with a light, rapid
motion] as, to whisk dust from a table; to whisk the white of
eggs into a froth.
To move with a quick, sweeping motion.
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To move nimbly at with
velocity; to make a sudden agile movement.
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