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Definition of basting - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
cookingact of moistening food with liquid during cooking
- Basting keeps the turkey juicy and flavorful.
2.
sewingloose temporary stitches to hold fabric together
- She used basting to align the fabric pieces.
Adjective
1.
cookingrelated to moistening food during cooking
- The basting technique kept the turkey juicy.
2.
sewingcharacterized by temporary stitches in sewing
- The basting stitches were removed after the fitting.
Images of basting
loose temporary stitches to hold fabric together
Expressions with basting
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Origin of basting
Old Norse, beysta (to beat)
Examples of basting in a sentence
Basting adds flavor to the meat as it cooks. Basting is crucial before the final stitching. She removed the basting after sewing the seam. Basting juices enhanced the flavor of the roast. The chef's basting method was praised by diners. She used basting stitches to hold the fabric temporarily.
The basting thread was easy to remove after sewing.
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- French:arrosage, de mouillage, ...
- German:Begießen, befeuchtend, ...
- Italian:irrorazione, irrorante, ...
- Spanish:bañado, de rociado, ...
- Portuguese:rega, de humedecer, ...
- Chinese:淋汁, 涂抹酱汁的, ...
- Japanese:あぶらがけ, 湿らせる, ...
- Arabic:تَسقِية, مُرَطِّب, ...
- Hebrew:הַרְטָבָה, מְלֻחָךְ, ...
- Russian:поливание, поливной, ...
- Ukrainian:поливання, зволожуючий, ...
- Hindi:बास्टिंग, भिगोने वाला, ...
Definition of baste - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
cookingmoisten meat with juices during cooking
- Remember to baste the turkey every 30 minutes.
2.
sewingTECH. sew with long, loose stitches to hold material together temporarilyTECH.
- I need to baste these pieces together before the final stitching..
Noun
1.
cookingsprinkling of drippings in cooking
- The roast needed a baste to stay juicy.
2.
sewingTECH. UK loose temporary sewing stitchTECH. UK
- She used a baste to hold the fabric.
Origin of baste
Old Norse, beysta (to beat)
Examples of baste in a sentence
Chefs often baste meat for better flavor. She will baste the fabric pieces before sewing them permanently. You should baste the hem to see how it looks. A quick baste improved the flavor significantly. She prepared a baste to enhance the dish. The tailor removed the baste after fitting.
A baste was used to temporarily join the pieces.
View all translations of baste
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- French:arroser, arrosage, ...
- German:begießen, Bratensaft, ...
- Italian:irrorare, spennellata, ...
- Spanish:regar, bañado, ...
- Portuguese:regar, rega, ...
- Chinese:浇汁, 临时针脚, ...
- Japanese:ジュースをかける, 肉汁, ...
- Arabic:سَقَى, سائِل التَحْمِير, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַרְטִיב אֶת הַבָּשָׂר בְּמֵיצָיו בִּזְמַן הַצְלִיָּה, הַזְלָפָה, ...
- Russian:поливать, поливание соком, ...
- Ukrainian:поливати, збризкування, ...
- Hindi:रस डालना, बास्ट, ...
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