whisk
word
Definition
A whisk is a kitchen tool with wire loops used for mixing or beating foods like eggs or cream. As a verb, it means to beat or stir quickly with this tool.
Usage & Nuances
Informal to neutral. Common in cooking; collocates with 'eggs', 'cream', 'mixture'. As a verb, 'whisk together' is frequent. Not to be confused with similar words like 'mix' (more general) or 'blend' (suggests making smooth).
Spanish: batidor - batir (con batidor)Portuguese (BR): batedor - bater (com batedor)Portuguese (PT): vara de arames - bater (com vara de arames)Chinese (Simplified): 打蛋器 - 搅打Chinese (Traditional): 打蛋器 - 攪打Hindi: फेंटने वाला यंत्र - फेंटनाArabic: مضرب (للبيض أو الكريم) - يخفق
Example Sentences
Pour the milk and then whisk everything together.
basic
Use a whisk to mix the eggs.
basic
She whisked the cream until it was thick.
basic
Can you grab the whisk from the drawer for me?
natural
Just whisk the sauce quickly so it doesn't burn.
natural
He likes to whisk egg whites by hand for extra fluffiness.
natural