whisks

/W IH1 S K S/

noun

1
A quick, light sweeping motion.
“With a quick whisk, she swept the cat from the pantry with her broom.”
2
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.”
3
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.”
4
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.”
5
A plane used by coopers for evening chines.
6
A kind of cape, forming part of a woman's dress.
7
An impertinent fellow.

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