Thesaurus: whisking
of Whisk
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Definitions
- p. pr. & vb. n. of Whisk
- a. Sweeping along lightly.
- a. Large; great.
- 1. Sweeping along lightly. 2. Large; great. [Prov. Eng.]
- An intoxicating liquor distilled from grain, potatoes, etc.,especially in Scotland, Ireland, and the United States. In the UnitedStates, whisky is generally distilled from maize, rye, or wheat, butin Scotland and Ireland it is often made from malted barley. Bourbonwhisky, corn whisky made in Bourbon County, Kentucky.-- Crooked whisky. See under Crooked.-- Whisky Jack (Zoöl.), the Canada jay (Perisoreus Canadensis). Itis noted for its fearless and familiar habits when it frequents thecamps of lumbermen in the winter season. Its color is dull grayishblue, lighter beneath. Called also moose bird.
- p. pr. & vb. n. of Whisk a. Sweeping along lightly. a. Large; great.