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baste1 definition

baste (bāst)

transitive verb basted bast′ed, basting bast′·ing

to sew with long, loose stitches so as to keep the parts together until properly sewn; tack

Etymology: ME basten < OFr bastir < Gmc *bastjan, make with bast

baste2 definition

baste (bāst)

transitive verb basted bast′ed, basting bast′·ing

to moisten (meat) with melted butter, drippings, etc. while roasting

Etymology: < OFr basser, to moisten < bassiner < bassin, basin

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baste3 definition

baste (bāst)

transitive verb basted bast′ed, basting bast′·ing

  1. to beat soundly; thrash
  2. to attack with words; abuse

Etymology: ON beysta

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baste Synonyms

baste

v.

  1. To sew temporarily

    stitch, catch, tack; see sew.

  2. To moisten cooking meat with fat or liquid

    lard, moisten, grease, drip, season; see also cook.

  3. To beat

    club, trounce, thrash; see beat 2.


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Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

baste Usage Examples

Object

  • minute: Baste every 10 minutes as rabbit flesh is very dry.

Preposition: with

  • marinade: Baste with the marinade during the last 10 to 20 minutes of grilling time.

Modifying Another Word

  • well: Pour over the sherry and brandy, baste well and cover.
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