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To move something with quick light sweeping motions.

Example: Vernon whisked the sawdust from his workbench.

In cooking, to whip e.g. eggs or cream.

Example: The chef prepared to whisk the egg whites for the angel's food cake.

To move something rapidly and with no warning.

Example: The governess whisked the children from the room before they could see their presents.

To move lightly and nimbly.

Example: The children whisked down the road to the fair, laughing and chattering as they went.

The motion of something that is whisked.

Example: the whiskings of a horse's tail