basting
basting Lexical Profile
basting Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The culinary act of pouring or brushing melted fat, pan drippings, or other liquid over meat while it cooks in order to keep it moist and flavorful.
"Frequent basting with herb-infused butter ensured that the roasted turkey remained tender."
Long, loose temporary stitches used in sewing to hold layers of fabric in place before permanent stitching is applied.
"The tailor carefully removed the white basting once the final hem was machine-sewn."
A severe beating, thrashing, or verbal scolding.
"The defense received a thorough basting from the coach after allowing three easy goals."
• verb
To pour or brush melted fat, juices, or sauce over meat during cooking to keep it moist.
"She spent the afternoon basting the roast every thirty minutes."
To sew fabric together temporarily with long, loose stitches prior to final sewing.
"He is basting the sleeve into the armhole to check the fit before stitching it permanently."
• Rhymes for basting
Word Origin & Etymology
The culinary sense derives from Middle English basten, likely from Old French bastir ('to prepare'), while the sewing sense comes from Old French bastir ('to build or stitch loosely'), of Germanic origin.