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noun
- A quick, light sweeping motion.
- With a quick , she swept the cat from the pantry with her broom.
- A 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 to whip up a light and airy souffle.
- A bunch of twigs or hair etc, used as a brush.
- Peter dipped the in lather and applied it to his face, so he could start shaving.
- A small handheld broom with a small (or no) handle.
- '' I used a to sweep the counter, then a push-broom for the floor.
Translations: - German: Schneebesen , Schaumschlí¤ger
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verb
- (transitive) To move something with quick light sweeping motions.
- Vernon whisked the sawdust from his workbench.
- (transitive) In cooking, to whip e.g. eggs or cream.
- The chef prepared to the egg whites for the angel's food cake.
- (transitive) To move something rapidly and with no warning.
- The governess whisked the children from the room before they could see their presents.
- (intransitive) To move lightly and nimble, nimbly.
- The children whisked down the road to the fair, laughing and chattering as they went.
Translations: Etymology: Middle English wisken
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