whisk

Concise Oxford English Dictionary © 2008 Oxford University Press:
whisk/wɪsk/

▶verb

• 1 move or take suddenly, quickly, and lightly.

• 2 beat (a substance, especially cream or eggs) with a light, rapid movement.

▶noun

• 1 a utensil for whipping eggs or cream.

• 2 a bunch of grass, twigs, or bristles for flicking away dust or flies.

• 3 a brief, rapid action or movement.

– origin ME: of Scand. origin.