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whisks Meaning & Definition

What Does Whisks Mean?

As a noun, whisks means plural of whisk. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of whisk.

A quick, light sweeping motion.
With a quick whisk, 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 whisk to whip up a light and airy souffle.
A 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.
A small handheld broom with a small (or no) handle.
I used a whisk to sweep the counter, then a push-broom for the floor.
A plane used by coopers for evening chines.
A kind of cape, forming part of a woman's dress.
An impertinent fellow.

The source does not list synonyms for this entry.

With a quick whisk, she swept the cat from the pantry with her broom.

He used a whisk to whip up a light and airy souffle.

Peter dipped the whisk in lather and applied it to his face, so he could start shaving.

I used a whisk to sweep the counter, then a push-broom for the floor.

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