baste (Meaning)
baste (n)
a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together
baste (v)
cover with liquid before cooking
strike violently and repeatedly
sew together loosely, with large stitches
baste (v. t.)
To beat with a stick; to cudgel.
To sprinkle flour and salt and drip butter or fat on, as on meat in roasting.
To mark with tar, as sheep.
To sew loosely, or with long stitches; -- usually, that the work may be held in position until sewed more firmly.
Synonyms & Antonyms of baste
Synonyms:
- vituperate
- revile
- scoff
- remonstrate (with)
- harangue
- lace (into)
- reprove
- censure
- ridicule
- belittle
- diss
- score
- put down
- scorn
- reprehend
- denounce
- tongue-lash
- lash
- knock
- assail
- bad-mouth
- disparage
- excoriate
- crucify
- condemn
- scourge
- fault
- chide
- slam
- take to task
- dis
- read the riot act (to)
- abuse
- blast
Antonyms:
baste Sentence Examples
- I baste the turkey every 30 minutes to ensure even cooking and a moist texture.
- Basting chicken with a herb-infused marinade enhances its flavor and juiciness.
- To baste the steak, use a brush or spoon to apply melted butter over the surface.
- The basted vegetables caramelized beautifully in the oven, creating a savory and aromatic side dish.
- Basting with a glaze gives the ham a golden-brown and crispy exterior.
- I baste the salmon with lemon and dill to infuse it with a refreshing and zesty flavor.
- Basting the roast with its own juices prevents it from drying out and promotes tenderness.
- The basted asparagus spears were a vibrant green and had a slightly smoky flavor.
- Basting with a compound butter enriched with garlic and parsley elevates the taste of grilled shrimp.
- To baste the pizza crust, use a brush to apply a mixture of olive oil and herbs for a crispy and flavorful base.
FAQs About the word baste
a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together, cover with liquid before cooking, strike violently and repeatedly, sew together loosely, with
scold, criticize, reprimand, lecture, ream (out), blame, hammer, chastise, reproach, upbraid
endorse, approve, indorse, sanction, sanction,approve, indorse, endorse,extol, praise
I baste the turkey every 30 minutes to ensure even cooking and a moist texture.
Basting chicken with a herb-infused marinade enhances its flavor and juiciness.
To baste the steak, use a brush or spoon to apply melted butter over the surface.
The basted vegetables caramelized beautifully in the oven, creating a savory and aromatic side dish.
