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baste

[beyst] / beɪst /
VERB
moisten during cooking
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VERB
sew temporarily
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Some baste their eggs in hot fat, some insist on a lid to trap steam and ensure even cooking.

From Salon • Feb. 11, 2025

You baste every 30 minutes before removing the cheesecloth to cook uncovered to burnish the skin.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 16, 2023

Pour the remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice into the pan and baste the fillets once or twice more.

From Washington Times • May 19, 2023

To add to the flavour, Taylor’s preferred liquid to baste the turkey with is coffee, butter and maple syrup.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2022

Then make haste and carry it to the sewing room, and tell Miss Finch to baste it in the neck and sleeves of that new black silk of mine.

From Mildred's New Daughter by Finley, Martha




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