mixer vs whisk

mixer

noun
  • A machine outfitted with (typically blunt) blades with which it mixes or beats ingredients in a bowl below. 

  • A mixing console. 

  • Any of various social dances involving frequent changes of partners. 

  • A nonlinear electrical circuit that creates new frequencies from two signals applied to it. 

  • A device for combining hot and cold water before it emerges from a single spout or shower head. 

  • Synonym of tumbler 

  • One who, or a device that, mixes or merges things together. 

  • A chiropractor who uses other treatments in addition to spinal adjustment. 

  • One who mixes or socializes. 

  • A non-alcoholic drink (such as lemonade, Coca-Cola or fruit juice) that is added to spirits to make cocktails. 

  • A dance or other social event meant to foster new acquaintances, as at the beginning of a school year. 

whisk

noun
  • A kitchen utensil, now usually made from stiff wire loops fixed to a handle (and formerly of twigs), used for whipping (or a mechanical device with the same function). 

  • A bunch of twigs or hair etc, used as a brush. 

  • A quick, light sweeping motion. 

  • A kind of cape, forming part of a woman's dress. 

  • A plane used by coopers for evening chines. 

  • A small handheld broom with a small (or no) handle. 

verb
  • To move whiskers. 

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

  • To move something with quick light sweeping motions. 

  • To move lightly and nimbly. 

  • To move something rapidly and with no warning. 

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