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whisk

 

[ wษชsk ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

kitchen utensil

A whisk is a cooking utensil used to blend ingredients smooth and to incorporate air into a mixture, typically consisting of a long, narrow handle with a series of wire loops joined at the end.

Synonyms

beater, mixer

Examples of usage

  • She used a whisk to beat the eggs for the cake batter.
  • The chef grabbed the whisk to mix the ingredients for the sauce.
Context #2 | Verb

cooking action

To whisk means to beat or stir (a substance, especially cream or eggs) with a light, rapid movement.

Synonyms

beat, whip

Examples of usage

  • She whisked the cream until it formed stiff peaks.
  • The recipe instructed to whisk the eggs until frothy.

Translations

Translations of the word "whisk" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น batedor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅ‡เค‚เคŸเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schneebesen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengocok

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะฝะธั‡ะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ trzepaczka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆณก็ซ‹ใฆๅ™จ (awatate-ki)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fouet

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ batidor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงฤฑrpฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑฐํ’ˆ๊ธฐ (geopumgi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎูุงู‚ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกlehaฤ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกฤพahaฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ…ๆ‹Œๅ™จ (jiวŽobร nqรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ meลกalnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพeytari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะผัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒฎแƒแƒ แƒจแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงฤฑrpฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ batidor

Etymology

The word 'whisk' originated from the Middle Dutch word 'wisken' meaning 'to move rapidly.' Over time, it evolved to refer to the kitchen utensil and the action of beating or stirring ingredients quickly. Whisks have been used in cooking for centuries, becoming an essential tool in kitchens around the world for achieving smooth and airy mixtures.

See also: whisker, whiskers, whiskey, whisking, whisky.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,389, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.