baste

Meanings

• Verb

  To coat the surface of food with liquid or fat, typically during cooking, usually by brushing or basting with a spoon.

  - "During roasting, the turkey is basted every hour to keep it moist."
  - "The chef basted the steak with butter before serving."

• Verb

  To fix or secure something in place, often with a substance.

  - "The artist carefully baste the brush strokes to create the desired effect."
  - "The curtains were baste to the wall with strong adhesive."

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Pronunciation

1. /beɪst/
   
   
   
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2. /beɪst/
   
   
   
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3. /beɪst/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with baste
chaste , waste , haste , paste

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Variants

List of all variants of baste that leads to same result
baste , basted , baster , basters , bastes , basting

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Etymology

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Old French bastir, from bast, a stick; probably akin to German bastel ‘to build’.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'baste' comes from the Old French word 'bastir', which means 'to build' or 'to support'.

2. Basting is a technique that has been used for centuries to enhance the flavor and texture of food.

3. In some cultures, basting is considered an essential part of cooking, while in others it is seen as an optional step.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sonning: A cooking technique similar to basting, where food is dipped in a liquid or sauce and then returned to the heat.

2. Marinade: A liquid mixture used to soak food before cooking, which can be used as a basting liquid.

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Culture

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Basting is a common cooking technique used to add flavor and moisture to food. It is often used with meats and poultry, but can also be used with vegetables. In literature, basting is used as a metaphor for adding flavor or richness to a story.

How to Memorize "baste"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of basting: a chef brushing a liquid over a roast with a spoon.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'baste' with the idea of adding flavor and moisture to food.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Baste Meats And Turkeys Stay Excellent' to remember the meaning of the word.

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