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whisk

The correct spelling is whisk.

How to pronounce whisk

/(h)wɪsk/
noun

IPA: /(h)wɪsk/

Say it like: Wis-k

The correct spelling is whisk. A quick, light sweeping motion. For example: "With a quick whisk, she swept the cat from the pantry with her broom."

Usage Examples

With a quick whisk, she swept the cat from the pantry with her broom.

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

Peter dipped the whisk in lather and applied it to his face, so he could start shaving.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A quick, light sweeping motion.
  2. 2.A kitchen utensil, made from stiff wire loops fixed to a handle, used for whipping (or a mechanical device with the same function).
  3. 3.A bunch of twigs or hair etc, used as a brush.
  4. 4.A small handheld broom with a small (or no) handle.
  5. 5.A plane used by coopers for evening chines.

verb

  1. 1.To move something with quick light sweeping motions.
  2. 2.In cooking, to whip e.g. eggs or cream.
  3. 3.To move something rapidly and with no warning.
  4. 4.To move lightly and nimbly.

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