whisk (n.)

  1. a mixer incorporating a coil of wires; used for whipping eggs or cream

  2. a small short-handled broom used to brush clothes

    [ Syn: whisk broom ]

    whisk (v.)

  1. move somewhere quickly; The President was whisked away in his limo'

  2. move quickly and nimbly; He whisked into the house'

  3. brush or wipe off lightly

    [ Syn: whisk off ]

  4. whip with or as if with a wire whisk; whisk the eggs

    [ Syn: whip ]

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