whisk
1 of 2noun/hwɪsk/
Forms:whisks
1
a utensil with a coil of wires used for whipping, beating, or mixing food
A whisk is a kitchen utensil used for mixing or whipping ingredients. It typically consists of a handle with several wire loops attached to the end. Whisks come in various sizes and styles, including balloon whisks with rounded heads for whipping air into batters or creams, flat whisks with wider heads for mixing sauces or gravies in shallow pans, and mini whisks for smaller tasks like beating eggs or blending dressings. Whisks are valued for their ability to quickly and efficiently combine ingredients, incorporating air and creating smooth, uniform textures in dishes.
- Beat the eggs with a whisk until fluffy.
- The chef grabbed a whisk to whip the cream.
- She used a whisk to mix the pancake batter smoothly.
- A balloon whisk is ideal for incorporating air into mixtures.
- He prefers a metal whisk for better control over the mixture.
2
a short-handled brush used for cleaning or brushing clothes
- She used a whisk to brush lint off her jacket.
- The tailor kept a small whisk at his workbench for quick cleanups.
- A whisk made it easy to remove dust from delicate fabrics.
- He grabbed the whisk to sweep crumbs off the table.
- The whisk helped tidy up loose threads on the suit.
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