noun / verb

whisk

WISK/wɪsk/

A wire kitchen tool for beating ingredients, or to beat ingredients with it.

She uses a wire whisk to beat the eggs.

A woman briskly whisks eggs in a mixing bowl, using a relaxed wrist while her other hand steadies the rim.

Etymology

whiskMiddle Englishto move with a rapid sweeping motion

Quhisk described a rapid sweeping motion. Beating or stirring with a whisk applies that same light, sweeping movement to ingredients.

In context

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Okay, I'm just going to take the dry ingredients, whisk them in. I'm just going to toss them with my hand, make sure they're well mixed, and just slowly whisk them in.

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More examples

I whisk the oil and vinegar together for the dressing.
He whisks the cream until it forms soft peaks.
Keep whisking the sauce to prevent lumps.

Forms

whisk · whisks · whisked · whisking

Similar words

beat: Mix vigorously using a whisk, fork, or electric mixer.
stir: Mix with circular movements, usually without incorporating much air.
beater: A mixing tool, often a rotating attachment on an electric mixer.