Whisk vs. Whisp — Which is Correct Spelling?
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Which is correct: Whisk or Whisp
How to spell Whisk?
Whisk
Correct Spelling
Whisp
Incorrect Spelling
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Whisk Definitions
A whisk is a cooking utensil which can be used to blend ingredients smooth or to incorporate air into a mixture, in a process known as whisking or whipping. Most whisks consist of a long, narrow handle with a series of wire loops joined at the end.
Take or move (someone or something) somewhere suddenly and quickly
His jacket was whisked away for dry-cleaning
He whisked her off to Paris for a few days
Beat or stir (a substance, especially cream or eggs) with a light, rapid movement.
A utensil for whipping eggs or cream.
A bunch of grass, twigs, or bristles for removing dust or flies.
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A brief, rapid action or movement
A whisk round St Basil's cathedral
To move or cause to move with quick light sweeping motions
Whisked crumbs off the table.
Whisked the children away.
To whip (eggs or cream).
To move lightly, nimbly, and rapidly.
A quick light sweeping motion.
A whiskbroom.
A small bunch, as of twigs or hair, attached to a handle and used in brushing.
A kitchen utensil, usually in the form of stiff, thin wire loops attached to a handle, used for whipping foodstuffs.
A quick, light sweeping motion.
With a quick whisk, she swept the cat from the pantry with her broom.
A kitchen utensil, now usually made from stiff wire loops fixed to a handle (and formerly of twigs), used for whipping (or a mechanical device with the same function).
He used a whisk to whip up a light and airy souffle.
A bunch of twigs or hair etc, used as a brush.
Peter dipped the whisk in lather and applied it to his face, so he could start shaving.
A small handheld broom with a small (or no) handle.
I used a whisk to sweep the counter, then a push-broom for the floor.
A plane used by coopers for evening chines.
A kind of cape, forming part of a woman's dress.
(obsolete) The card game whist.
(transitive) To move something with quick light sweeping motions.
Vernon whisked the sawdust from his workbench.
(transitive) In cooking, to whip e.g. eggs or cream.
The chef prepared to whisk the egg whites for the angel's food cake.
(transitive) To move something rapidly and with no warning.
The governess whisked the children from the room before they could see their presents.
(intransitive) To move lightly and nimbly.
The children whisked down the road to the fair, laughing and chattering as they went.
(transitive) To move whiskers.
A game at cards; whist.
The act of whisking; a rapid, sweeping motion, as of something light; a sudden motion or quick puff.
This first sad whiskTakes off thy dukedom; thou art but an earl.
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.
A small culinary instrument made of wire, or the like, for whisking or beating eggs, cream, etc.
An impertinent fellow.
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.
To move with a quick, sweeping motion.
He that walks in gray, whisking his riding rod.
I beg she would not impale worms, nor whisk carp out of one element into another.
To move nimbly at with velocity; to make a sudden agile movement.
A mixer incorporating a coil of wires; used for whipping eggs or cream
A small short-handled broom used to brush clothes
Move somewhere quickly;
The President was whisked away in his limo
Move quickly and nimbly;
He whisked into the house
Brush or wipe off lightly
Whip with or as if with a wire whisk;
Whisk the eggs
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