1. Noun
A game at cards; whist.
2. Noun
The act of whisking; a rapid, sweeping motion, as of something light; a sudden motion or quick puff.
3. Noun
A small bunch of grass, straw, twigs, hair, or the like, used for a brush; hence, a brush or small besom, as of broom corn.
4. Noun
A small culinary instrument made of wire, or the like, for whisking or beating eggs, cream, etc.
5. Noun
A kind of cape, forming part of a woman's dress.
6. Noun
An impertinent fellow.
7. Noun
A plane used by coopers for evening chines.
8. Noun
To sweep, brush, or agitate, with a light, rapid motion; as, to whisk dust from a table; to whisk the white of eggs into a froth.
9. Noun
To move with a quick, sweeping motion.
10. Verb
To move nimbly at with velocity; to make a sudden agile movement.
More about this word
Synonyms and related words
Explore this word
