baste

UK
/beɪst/
US
/beɪst/

Translations

basteverb
basted
Past Simple
basted
Past Participle
basting
Gerund
UK
/beɪst/
US
/beɪst/
Make sure to baste the turkey every 30 minutes.
Убедитесь, что вы поливаете индейку каждые 30 минут.
She will baste the fabric pieces together before sewing them.
Она сметает куски ткани вместе перед тем, как сшить их.
Additional translations
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bastenoun
bastes
pl
UK
/beɪst/
US
/beɪst/
Synonyms
temporary stitch
tack stitch
basting stitch

Definitions

basteverb
To pour juices or melted fat over (meat) during cooking in order to keep it moist.
She basted the turkey every half hour to ensure it stayed juicy.
To sew with long, loose stitches in order to temporarily hold pieces of fabric together.
Before sewing the final seam, she basted the fabric to check the fit.
To hit or beat (someone) vigorously; to thrash or scold harshly, especially as punishment.
If you don't behave, I'll baste you within an inch of your life.
bastenoun
A loose, temporary stitch used in sewing to hold pieces of fabric together.
She used a baste to keep the fabric in place before sewing the final seam.