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whisk

1. whisk \'hwisk, 'wisk\ n [ME wisk, prob. of Scand origin; akin to ON visk 
   wisp; akin to OE (Xwiscian to plait, L virga branch, rod 1: a quick light 
   brushing or whipping motion  2a: a small usu. wire kitchen implement used 
   for hand beating of food  2b: a flexible bunch (as of twigs, feathers, or 
   straw) attached to a handle  for use as a brush
2. whisk vi : to move nimbly and quickly  1: to move or convey briskly  2: 
   to mix or fluff up by or as if by beating with a whisk  3: to brush or wipe 
   off lightly