whisking
whisking is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, whisking is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofwhisking
- 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"
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