Meaning of the word baste in English

What does baste mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

baste

US /beɪst/

UK /beɪst/

pour fat or juices over (meat) during cooking in order to keep it moist

Example:

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Remember to baste the turkey every hour to keep it from drying out.

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She carefully basted the roast with its own juices.

Synonym:

moisten douse soak saturate drench

sew with long, loose stitches, typically as a temporary measure

Example:

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First, baste the two pieces of fabric together before machine sewing.

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She quickly basted the hem of the dress.

Synonym:

tack stitch sew hem