baste

US /beɪst/
UK /beɪst/
"baste" picture
1.

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

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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.
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2.

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

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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.
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