whisk

noun
A quick, light sweeping motion.A kitchen utensil, made from stiff wire loops fixed to a handle, used for whipping (or a mechanical device with the same function).A bunch of twigs or hair etc, used as a brush.A small handheld broom with a small (or no) handle.A plane used by coopers for evening chines.A kind of cape, forming part of a woman's dress.An impertinent fellow.

verb
To move something with quick light sweeping motions.In cooking, to whip e.g. eggs or cream.To move something rapidly and with no warning.To move lightly and nimbly.