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Rarewhisk
The correct spelling is whisk.
How to pronounce whisk
/(h)wɪsk/
nounIPA: /(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.A quick, light sweeping motion.
- 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.A bunch of twigs or hair etc, used as a brush.
- 4.A small handheld broom with a small (or no) handle.
- 5.A plane used by coopers for evening chines.
verb
- 1.To move something with quick light sweeping motions.
- 2.In cooking, to whip e.g. eggs or cream.
- 3.To move something rapidly and with no warning.
- 4.To move lightly and nimbly.
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