1.The act of whisking; a rapid, sweeping motion, as of something light; a sudden motion or quick puff. "This first sad whisk Takes off thy dukedom; thou art but an earl."
2.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.
3.A small culinary instrument made of wire, or the like, for whisking or beating eggs, cream, etc.
4.A kind of cape, forming part of a woman's dress. "My wife in her new lace whisk."
5.An impertinent fellow. (Prov. Eng.)
6.A plane used by coopers for evening chines.
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