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whisk noun

  /(h)wɪsk/
  • 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).
vispilä, vatkain
  • A quick, light sweeping motion.
huiskaus, pyyhkäisy
  • A small handheld broom with a small (or no) handle.
huisku, pölyhuisku
  • A bunch of twigs or hair etc, used as a brush.
luuta, vasta

whisk verb

  /(h)wɪsk/
  • (transitive) To move something rapidly and with no warning.
kiidättää, lennättää
  • (transitive) To move something with quick light sweeping motions.
pyyhkiä, pyyhkäistä
  • (intransitive) To move lightly and nimbly.
rientää
  • (transitive) In cooking, to whip e.g. eggs or cream.
vatkata, vispata
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