basted; basting
: to sew with long loose stitches in order to hold something in place temporarily
basted; basting
: to moisten (foods, especially meat) at intervals with a liquid (such as melted butter, fat, or pan drippings) especially during the cooking process to prevent drying and add flavor
baste a roast every half hour
basted; basting
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a tyrannical father who used the dinner hour to baste his children for their many perceived shortcomings
basted the thief with a stick while he cried out for help
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Rebekah Evans, theweek, 19 Sep. 2024
In classic Nashville hot chicken-style, this recipe uses the frying oil infused with spices to baste the crispy florets.
—Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024
That means you’re equipped to flip burgers, skewer shrimp, baste chicken, and easily scrub your grill afterward all at an easy-to-afford price.
—Laura Denby, Saveur, 6 Aug. 2024
Slice them lengthwise, baste them with a bit of olive oil, season, and grill them.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 12 July 2024
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Verb
Once the butter is foaming baste the fish in the butter.
—Rebekah Evans, theweek, 19 Sep. 2024
In classic Nashville hot chicken-style, this recipe uses the frying oil infused with spices to baste the crispy florets.
—Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024
That means you’re equipped to flip burgers, skewer shrimp, baste chicken, and easily scrub your grill afterward all at an easy-to-afford price.
—Laura Denby, Saveur, 6 Aug. 2024
Slice them lengthwise, baste them with a bit of olive oil, season, and grill them.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 12 July 2024
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“Baste.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baste. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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baste
1 of 2 verb
basted; basting
: to sew with long loose stitches so as to hold the work temporarily in place
baster
noun
baste
2 of 2 verb
basted; basting
: to moisten with liquid (as melted fat or juices) while roasting
baster
noun
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