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Meanings of whisk in English

Catalan
escombreta

A small short-handled broom used to brush clothes.

escombreta
Catalan
batre
Spanish
golpear

Whip with or as if with a wire whisk.

Related terms
batre
Spanish
escobillar

Brush or wipe off lightly.

escobillar
Usage of whisk in English
1
Let the dressing stand for 15 minutes, then whisk again before using.
Radio NZ
2
If the Pattern attacks me, try to whisk me to safety, please.
The Great Book of Amber
3
Add the water and whisk well until you have a smooth consistency.
The Guardian
4
Freeze for another hour, then whisk again, and repeat after another hour.
The Guardian
5
Place over a saucepan of simmering water and whisk as mixture thickens.
The Irish Times
6
Add the vanilla, then whisk on high for another couple of minutes.
The Guardian
7
Simply whisk a tub of hummus with plain yoghurt with olive oil.
The South African
8
Stir gradually with a whisk, working the flour down into the centre.
Radio NZ
9
In a saucepan, whisk to combine and then bring to a boil:
Cooking for geeks: real science, great hacks, and good food
10
For the dressing, whisk together the lime, fish sauce and caster sugar.
The Irish Times
11
Bring the cooking liquid to a simmer and whisk in the butter.
Reuters
12
Add half the quantity of flour and whisk by hand to combine.
Radio NZ
13
Add the melted butter and milk, and whisk using an electric beater.
The Irish Times
14
Alternatively, use a whisk or an immersion blender to blend the ingredients.
The Irish Times
15
Use a whisk to combine the two until the ganache becomes glossy.
News.com.au
16
Place all other ingredients in a bowl and whisk in brown butter.
Reuters
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South Africa
Common
New Zealand
Common
Ireland
Less common
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