basting (Meaning)
basting (n)
a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together
moistening a roast as it is cooking
basting (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Baste
Synonyms & Antonyms of basting
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- mocking
- calling down
- ranting (at)
- ragging
- blaming
- reproaching
- flaying
- attacking
- lambasting
- rating
- upbraiding
- castigating
- hammering
- rebuking
- admonishing
- chastising
- railing (at or against)
- laying into
- faulting
- scoring
- chewing out
- dressing down
- reaming (out)
- berating
- jawing
- bawling out
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- condemning
- disparaging
- reprehending
- censuring
- haranguing
- taking to task
- scorning
- crucifying
- abusing
- scoffing
- reproving
- lacing (into)
- panning
- excoriating
- belittling
- slamming
- knocking
- bad-mouthing
- vituperating
- ridiculing
- remonstrating (with)
- blasting
- denouncing
- reviling
- assailing
- chiding
- lashing
- tongue-lashing
- keelhauling
- reading the riot act (to)
- scourging
Antonyms:
basting Sentence Examples
- The chef carefully basted the turkey with melted butter to prevent it from drying out.
- Basting the ribs with barbecue sauce added a sweet and smoky flavor.
- The chicken roasted for hours, with the chef basted it every 30 minutes.
- Basting with olive oil kept the vegetables moist and flavorful.
- The pastry chef basted the pie crust with egg wash to give it a golden brown color.
- The meat was so tender, it melted in the mouth after being basted with a secret sauce.
- Basting the fish with lemon juice and herbs enhanced its natural flavors.
- The butcher basted the ham with a mixture of water and vinegar to keep it moist during curing.
- The gardener basted the newly planted trees with water to help them establish roots.
- The artist delicately basted the watercolor painting with a fine brush to blend the colors seamlessly.
FAQs About the word basting
a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together, moistening a roast as it is cookingof Baste
criticizing, lecturing,scolding, reprimanding, mocking, calling down, ranting (at), ragging,blaming, reproaching
endorsing, approving, endorsing,approving, praising, indorsing, sanctioning, indorsing, extolling, extolling
The chef carefully basted the turkey with melted butter to prevent it from drying out.
Basting the ribs with barbecue sauce added a sweet and smoky flavor.
The chicken roasted for hours, with the chef basted it every 30 minutes.
Basting with olive oil kept the vegetables moist and flavorful.
