Rush to get a beater (5)

I believe the answer is:

whisk

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'a beater' is the definition.
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I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for whisk that I've seen before include "Whipping utensil" , "Kitchen utensil" , "Egg beater" , "Beat to a froth" , "Food mixer" .)

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