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Definition of baster

baster

/ˈbeɪ.stɚ/
bas · ter
Plural:basters
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• noun

1

A kitchen utensil, typically consisting of a narrow tube with a squeezable rubber bulb at one end, used to draw up and distribute meat juices or melted fat over roasting meat.

Example

"The chef used a glass baster to drizzle pan drippings over the roasting turkey every thirty minutes."

2

A person who sews fabric together temporarily with long, loose stitches prior to permanent stitching.

Example

"In the traditional tailoring workshop, an apprentice worked as a baster to prepare the coat linings for the master tailor."

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bastardization
bastardize
baste
baster
bastille
basting
bastion

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Baster. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/baster
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