Whisk: meaning, definitions and examples

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whisk

[ wɪsk ]

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 batedor

🇮🇳 फेंटना

🇩🇪 Schneebesen

🇮🇩 pengocok

🇺🇦 віничок

🇵🇱 trzepaczka

🇯🇵 泡立て器 (awatate-ki)

🇫🇷 fouet

🇪🇸 batidor

🇹🇷 çırpıcı

🇰🇷 거품기 (geopumgi)

🇸🇦 خفاقة

🇨🇿 šlehač

🇸🇰 šľahač

🇨🇳 搅拌器 (jiǎobànqì)

🇸🇮 mešalnik

🇮🇸 þeytari

🇰🇿 қамшы

🇬🇪 სახარში

🇦🇿 çırpıcı

🇲🇽 batidor

Word origin

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.