Definition of baste Baste

/bejˈst/ - [beyst] - baste

We found 19 definitions of baste from 7 different sources.

What does baste mean?

WordNet

Noun Plural: bastes
baste - a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together
		basting, basting stitch, tacking
		embroidery stitch, sewing stitch a stitch made with thread and a threaded sewing needle through fabric or leather
Verb bastes, basting, basted
baste - cover with liquid before cooking; "baste a roast"
		moisten, dampen, wash make moist; "The dew moistened the meadows"
		cook transform and make suitable for consumption by heating; "These potatoes have to cook for 20 minutes"
		cookery, cooking, preparation the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat; "cooking can be a great art"; "people are needed who have experience in cookery"; "he left the preparation of meals to his wife"
baste - sew together loosely, with large stitches; "baste a hem"
		tack
		sew together, stitch, sew, run up fasten by sewing; do needlework
baste - strike violently and repeatedly; "She clobbered the man who tried to attack her"
		clobber, batter
		work over, beat up, beat gather; "drum up support"

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Wiktionary

baste (Verb)
To sew with wide stitches.
baste (Verb)
To sprinkle flour and salt and drip butter or fat on, as on meat in roasting.
baste (Verb)
To coat over something.
baste (Verb)
To beat.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

baste (v. t.)
To beat with a stick; to cudgel.
baste (v. t.)
To sprinkle flour and salt and drip butter or fat on, as on meat in roasting.
baste (v. t.)
To mark with tar, as sheep.
baste (v. t.)
To sew loosely, or with long stitches; -- usually, that the work may be held in position until sewed more firmly.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

baste
To use needle and thread to temporarily and loosely join sections of fabric or cloth together, in order that they remain in place when fully and finally sewn together.
baste
To pour liquid such as fat or juice that have collected in the roasting tin back over the meat.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

baste
bāst, v.t. to beat with a stick. [Prob. conn. with Ice. beysta, Dan. böste, to beat.]
baste
bāst, v.t. to drop fat or butter over meat while roasting to keep it from burning and to improve the flavour. [Ety. unknown.]
baste
bāst, v.t. to sew slightly or with long stitches. [O. Fr. bastír, from Old High Ger. bestan, to sew.]

Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵

baste
To beat in punition. A mode of sewing in sail-making.

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baste, verb, present, 1st person singular of baste (infinitive).
baste, verb (infinitive).
baste, noun, singular of bastes.

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