nounπShareA quick, light sweeping motion."With a quick whisk, she swept the cat from the pantry with her broom."actionutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA kitchen utensil, made from stiff wire loops fixed to a handle, used for whipping (or a mechanical device with the same function)."He used a whisk to whip up a light and airy souffle."utensilfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA bunch of twigs or hair etc, used as a brush."Peter dipped the whisk in lather and applied it to his face, so he could start shaving."utensilitemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small handheld broom with a small (or no) handle."I used a whisk to sweep the counter, then a push-broom for the floor."itemutensilthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA plane used by coopers for evening chines."The cooper used his whisk to shape the evening china. "utensilmachinetechnicalworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA kind of cape, forming part of a woman's dress."The elegant woman wore a beautiful silk whisk, a part of her formal evening gown. "appearancewearstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn impertinent fellow."That new student, a real whisk, kept interrupting the teacher during class. "personcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move something with quick light sweeping motions."Vernon whisked the sawdust from his workbench."foodutensilactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareIn cooking, to whip e.g. eggs or cream."To make the meringue, I need to whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form. "foodutensilactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move something rapidly and with no warning."The governess whisked the children from the room before they could see their presents."actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move lightly and nimbly."The children whisked down the road to the fair, laughing and chattering as they went."actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe card game whist."My grandfather taught me how to play whist, a card game he loved. "gameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading