Definition of Baste
Baste
baste
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(verb)
to pour melted fat or juices over food, especially meat, during the cooking process in order to add flavor and keep it moist;
e.g. He used a spoon to baste the meat with melted butter.
(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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