v. & n.
--v.
1. tr. (foll. by away, off) a brush with a sweeping movement. b take with a sudden motion (whisked the plate away).
2 tr. whip (cream, eggs, etc.).
3 tr. & intr. convey or go (esp. out of sight) lightly or quickly (whisked me off to the doctor; the mouse whisked into its hole).
4 tr. wave or lightly brandish.
--n.
1. a whisking action or motion.
2 a utensil for whisking eggs or cream etc.
3 a bunch of grass, twigs, bristles, etc., for removing dust or flies.
Etymology: ME wisk, prob. Scand.: cf. ON visk wisp