vispata — meaning in English

English meaning

• lather noun The foam created by mixing soap or shampoo with water.
• pump noun A device that moves or pushes liquid or gas from one place to another.
• whip noun A flexible rod or braided cord, often of leather, used to strike an animal or person, or to make a sharp cracking noise.
• whisk noun A kitchen tool made of looped wires, used to beat eggs, cream, or batter.

Senses

vispata is used for these senses in English:

• lather (transitive) To beat or whip.
• pump (transitive) To shake (a person's hand) vigorously. [from 10th c.]
• whip (transitive) To mix in a rapid aerating fashion, especially food.
• whisk (transitive) In cooking, to whip e.g. eggs or cream.

lather — full definition

1. noun The foam created by mixing soap or shampoo with water.
2. noun (informal) A state of agitation or panic.
3. verb To cover with foam, especially soap suds.

pump — full definition

1. noun A device that moves or pushes liquid or gas from one place to another.
2. verb To move liquid or gas using a pump, or to move something rhythmically like a pump.
3. noun A woman's low-cut shoe with a fairly high heel and no fastening.

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