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To move or proceed very quickly
“As the two sorcerers whisk out of the room, their astral forms plunge through a vending machine, upsetting some of the snacks.”
To move or proceed with a given movement or momentum
“Women whisk gracefully by, while men in immaculate and tight-fitting uniforms swagger confidently down the middle of the road.”
To move or hasten along, physically or by momentum
“Not even attempting to fight the current, he just let it whisk him along.”
To whip an ingredient as part of cooking
“In a bowl, whisk the lemon juice and olive oil with the mint leaves, sea salt, and pepper, and drizzle over the courgettes.”
To quickly remove or take away with a pulling or snatching motion
“The minute your family is done, whisk the plates away even if Brad and little Zahara wonder why they can't have thirds.”
To physically agitate or stir up
To mix or blend together, typically into a single mass or unit
To brush off or away, typically dirt or litter
To carry off, especially in haste, secrecy, or mystery
To strike or hit repeatedly
To move jerkily from side to side or up and down
A brief and rapid movement up and down or from side to side
“The painting upon this has been very thin, a mere whisk of the brush has been all that was necessary.”
A utensil for whipping eggs or cream
“Using a whisk, beat the mixture until it thickens.”
An implement with a handle and a block of bristles, hair, or wire
A kitchen utensil that uses rotating blades to beat eggs
The perceptible natural movement of the air in the environment
An act or spell of running
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