Whisked
verb (used with object)
1.
to move with a rapid, sweeping stroke:
She whisked everything off the table with her arm.
2.
to sweep (dust, crumbs, etc., or a surface) with a whisk broom, brush, or the like.
3.
to draw, snatch, carry, etc., lightly and rapidly:
He whisked the money into his pocket.
4.
to whip (eggs, cream, etc.) to a froth with a whisk or beating instrument.
verb (used without object)
5.
to sweep, pass, or go lightly and rapidly.
noun
6.
an act of whisking.
7.
a rapid, sweeping stroke; light, rapid movement.
8.
whisk broom.
9.
a small bunch of grass, straw, hair, or the like, especially for use in brushing.
10.
an implement, usually a bunch of wire loops held together in a handle, for beating or whipping eggs, cream, etc.
verb
1.
(transitive; often foll by away or off) to brush, sweep, or wipe off lightly
2.
(transitive) to move, carry, etc, with a light or rapid sweeping motion: the taxi whisked us to the airport
3.
(intransitive) to move, go, etc, quickly and nimbly: to whisk downstairs for a drink
4.
(transitive) to whip (eggs, cream, etc) to a froth
noun
5.
the act of whisking
6.
a light rapid sweeping movement or stroke
7.
a utensil, often incorporating a coil of wires, for whipping eggs, etc
8.
a small brush or broom
9.
a small bunch or bundle, as of grass, straw, etc
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