whisk

Egg fluffing tool

A whisk is a kitchen utensil with wire loops used to beat or blend ingredients: She used a whisk to make the hollandaise.

To whisk is to beat rapidly with such a tool, or to move something quickly and lightly: He whisked the eggs, She whisked the tablecloth away.

To whisk someone off is to take them away swiftly: They whisked her off to the hospital.

mixing

beat

Rhythmic pulse or strike

incorporate · emulsify · fold · whip · aerate · homogenize · integrate · agitate · froth · dissolve

baking

eggs

Reproductive cells in shells

soufflé · custard · icing · frosting · choux · genoise · sponge · chiffon · angel food · peaks

swift

sweep

Brush clean with broom

dart · whip · flutter · swoosh · swoop · rush · flourish · wave · flit · spirit away

tool

balloon

Inflatable rubber sac

  • flatLacking vertical variation
  • FrenchOf or from Paris's nation
  • coilWound circular arrangement

spring · silicone · wire · tines · handle · utensil · attachment · hand · rotary · immersion

Categories
Opposites
speed of movement

whiskcrawl

Move slowly, low

creep · plod · lumber · dawdle · trudge

freedom of motion

whiskrestrain

Limit freedom of movement

stop · hinder · impede · detain · halt

culinary tools/mixing method

whiskspoon

Eating utensil for liquids

spatula · ladle · wooden spoon · masher · paddle

Phrases
Family

whiskers, whisker, whiskey, whisked, whisky, whisking, whisks, whisk off, whisk away

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G