Whisk

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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.
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