whisk

1. n. A game at cards; whist. Source: opted

2. n. The act of whisking; a rapid, sweeping motion, as of something light; a sudden motion or quick puff. Source: opted

3. n. A small bunch of grass, straw, twigs, hair, or the like, used for a brush; hence, a brush or small besom, as of broom corn. Source: opted

4. n. A small culinary instrument made of wire, or the like, for whisking or beating eggs, cream, etc. Source: opted

5. n. A kind of cape, forming part of a woman's dress. Source: opted

6. n. An impertinent fellow. Source: opted

7. n. A plane used by coopers for evening chines. Source: opted

8. n. To sweep, brush, or agitate, with a light, rapid motion; as, to whisk dust from a table; to whisk the white of eggs into a froth. Source: opted

9. n. To move with a quick, sweeping motion. Source: opted

10. v. i. To move nimbly at with velocity; to make a sudden agile movement. Source: opted

11. n. a mixer incorporating a coil of wires; used for whipping eggs or cream Source: wordnet

12. n. a small short-handled broom used to brush clothes Source: wordnet

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