Definition of Baste
Baste
Bas·te
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To moisten or flavor food while cooking by periodically spooning or brushing with a liquid.
e.g. The chef basted the turkey with melted butter to keep it juicy.
(verb)
to use long, loose stitches to hold something together temporarily, usually in preparation for actually sewing it;
e.g. It can be helpful to baste the hem before sewing it so that it comes out straight.
(verb)
(informal, somewhat dated) to thrash someone, to beat them severely or thoroughly, or to scold them harshly;
e.g. School principals used to baste students when they misbehaved.
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