basted; basting
: to sew with long loose stitches in order to hold something in place temporarily
basted; basting
: 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
basted; basting
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Verb (3)
a tyrannical father who used the dinner hour to baste his children for their many perceived shortcomings
basted the thief with a stick while he cried out for help
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Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Increase the heat to medium-high and cook, continuously coating and baste the chicken in the sauce, until sauce has thickened, about 2 minutes.
—Cathy Thomas, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2025
Toss with some of the reduced basting juices, and then grill or broil at high heat until the meat begins to crisp and caramelize.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 28 May 2025
Known as a clothing fixer, micro stitch tool, or basting gun, this lightweight gadget of many names doesn’t require batteries, electricity, or a bulky sewing machine to quick-fix popped stitches.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2025
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Halibut Costa* At Costa* in Charleston, fresh halibut is brined, dried, and basted in early spring garlic, served with BBQ squid, English peas, and pancetta.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Increase the heat to medium-high and cook, continuously coating and baste the chicken in the sauce, until sauce has thickened, about 2 minutes.
—Cathy Thomas, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2025
Toss with some of the reduced basting juices, and then grill or broil at high heat until the meat begins to crisp and caramelize.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 28 May 2025
Known as a clothing fixer, micro stitch tool, or basting gun, this lightweight gadget of many names doesn’t require batteries, electricity, or a bulky sewing machine to quick-fix popped stitches.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for baste
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“Baste.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baste. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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baste
1 of 2 verb
basted; basting
: to sew with long loose stitches so as to hold the work temporarily in place
baster
noun
baste
2 of 2 verb
basted; basting
: to moisten with liquid (as melted fat or juices) while roasting
baster
noun
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