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baste¹ Definition

baste (bāst)

transitive verb basted, 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·ing

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

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

baste² Related Forms

baster noun

baste³ Definition

baste (bāst)

transitive verb basted, bast·ing

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

Etymology: ON beysta

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.

baste Usage Examples

Object

  • meat: Bake in the pre-heated oven at Gas Mark 5 for 1 hour, basting the meat from time to time.
  • turkey: The stuffed basted turkey, roasted in the oven.
  • brush: Basting brush - to ensure you don't waste your marinade.
  • minute: Baste every 10 minutes as rabbit flesh is very dry.
  • food: They may also be used to baste food being cooked by dry heat.
  • pork: Reserve any remaining honey mixture for basting the pork when it is on the barbecue.

Preposition: with

  • marinade: Baste with the marinade during the last 10 to 20 minutes of grilling time.
  • oil: Turn them, add the shallots and mushrooms and cook until tender, basting with the oil from time to time.
  • juice: Baste with the juices and cook for a further 5 minutes.
  • butter: Place in a casserole with some melted butter, season and baste with butter.
  • mixture: Increase heat to medium-high and baste with the butter mixture while continuing to turn every 5 minutes for a final 15 minutes of cooking.
  • sauce: Alternatively cook the spare ribs over a barbecue basting frequently with the sauce.

Modifying Another Word

  • occasionally: Roast in the oven for about 1 hour, basting occasionally.
  • frequently: Cook for 1½ hours in a moderate over, basting frequently.
  • well: Pour over the sherry and brandy, baste well and cover.
  • once: Spoon over half the pineapple juice mixture then grill on one side for 8 minutes, basting once or twice.
  • again: They were removed from the oven, basted again and then left to cool.

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