Word: Whisk
Part of Speech: Noun & Verb
Basic Definition:
To mix or whip something quickly, usually with a whisk.
To move quickly and lightly.
To remove something quickly.
Usage Instructions:
When using "whisk" as a noun, you can say, "I need a whisk to make the cake batter smooth."
As a verb, you can say, "I will whisk the eggs until they are fluffy."
Examples:
Noun: "Can you pass me the whisk? I need it to whip the cream."
Verb: "She whisked the eggs in a bowl to prepare for the omelet."
Quick Movement: "He whisked into the room just in time for the meeting."
Advanced Usage:
Word Variants:
Whisker (noun): A long, thin hair growing from the face of some animals, or a small amount (as in "not a whisker of doubt").
Whisking (noun/verb): The act of using a whisk or the process of mixing quickly.
Different Meanings:
Whisk (noun): Besides the kitchen tool, it can refer to a light, quick action (e.g., "He gave his clothes a whisk with the small broom.").
Whisk (verb): It can also mean to hurry or move with speed, as in "They whisked away the children from the rain."
Synonyms:
For the noun "whisk": mixer, beater, broom (in the context of brushing clothes).
For the verb "whisk": stir, whip, hurry, rush, dash.
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
Whisk away: To remove someone or something quickly (e.g., "The secret service whisked the president away from the crowd.").
Whisk off: To dismiss something or someone quickly (less common).
Summary:
"Whisk" is a versatile word that can be used in cooking or to describe quick movement.