egg-whisk

She uses an egg-whisk to beat the eggs in a bowl.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A kitchen utensil used for beating eggs or other ingredients to a frothy or light consistency. It typically consists of a handle with wire loops or a rotating mechanism.

Usage Examples

• (A utensil for mixing eggs.)
• (A tool for aerating mixtures.)

Advanced Usage

• "to use an egg-whisk": to employ the utensil for mixing or beating.

  • He prefers a manual egg-whisk over an electric mixer for delicate sauces. (He chooses a hand-operated tool.)

• "egg-whisk technique": the method of using the utensil to achieve a specific consistency.

  • Mastering the egg-whisk technique is essential for fluffy meringues. (The skill of whisking properly.)

Variants and Related Words

• Egg whisk (n): an alternative spelling of egg-whisk; a utensil for beating eggs.
  • The egg whisk has sturdy wire loops. (The utensil has strong wires.)
• Whisk (n): a general term for a kitchen tool used for beating, which can include egg-whisks.
  • A balloon whisk is ideal for light mixtures. (A type of whisk with a rounded shape.)

Synonyms

• Whisk: a tool for beating eggs or cream.
• Beater: a device used for mixing or stirring.
• Rotary beater: a mechanical whisk with rotating blades.

Related Idioms

• "not worth an egg-whisk": (informal) something of very little value or importance.
  • His excuse was not worth an egg-whisk. (His excuse was trivial.)