whisk

WHISK, n.

1. A small bunch of grass, straw, hair or the like, used for a brush; hence, a brush or small besom.

2. Part of a womans dress; a kind of tippet.

WHISK, v.t.

1. To sweep, brush or wipe with a whisk.

2. To sweep along; to move nimbly over the ground.

WHISK, v.i. To move nimbly and with velocity.