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baste1

Pronunciation: /beɪst/
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Definition of baste

verb

[with object]
  • pour fat or juices over (meat) during cooking in order to keep it moist: slip herbs under the skin and baste the chicken constantly (as noun basting)keep any remaining sauce ready for basting

Derivatives

baster

noun

Origin:

late 15th century: of unknown origin

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