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\ ˈbāst 
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\basted; basting
Definition of baste
(Entry 1 of 3)
: to sew with long loose stitches in order to hold something in place temporarily
baste
verb (2)basted; basting
Definition of baste (Entry 2 of 3)
: 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
baste
verb (3)basted; basting
Definition of baste (Entry 3 of 3)
Synonyms for baste
Synonyms: Verb (3)
- bawl out,
- berate,
- call down,
- castigate,
- chastise,
- chew out,
- dress down,
- flay,
- hammer,
- jaw,
- keelhaul,
- lambaste
- (or lambast),
- lecture,
- rag,
- rail (at or against),
- rant (at),
- rate,
- ream (out),
- rebuke,
- reprimand,
- reproach,
- scold,
- score,
- tongue-lash,
- upbraid
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baste
verb\ ˈbāst \
\basted; basting
Kids Definition of baste
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to sew with long loose stitches so as to hold the cloth temporarily in place
baste
verbbasted; basting
Kids Definition of baste (Entry 2 of 2)
: to moisten (as with melted fat or juices) while roasting
baste a turkey
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The first known use of baste was in the 15th century
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