What does BASTE mean?

Baste 1. Parts of Speech:

verb

2. Definitions:

1. To pour juices or melted fat over meat while cooking to keep it moist.
2. To sew loosely with large stitches in order to hold pieces of fabric together temporarily.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /beɪst/
• UK: /beɪst/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "baste" originated in the late Middle English period from the Old Norse word "beysta," meaning "to moisten." The term is primarily used in cooking to refer to the process of spooning or brushing melted fat or juices over meat to keep it moist and flavorful during cooking. It is also used in sewing to refer to the temporary stitching of two pieces of fabric together.

5. Synonyms:

• Moisten
• Brush
• Cover

6. Related Words:

• Basal
• Basis
• Bison
• Bites
• Bloom

7. Example Sentences:

• She basted the turkey with melted butter to keep it moist.
• The tailor basted the two pieces of fabric together before sewing them permanently.