basting
Definition
- Noun:
- The act of moistening a roast during cooking: The process of pouring juices, fat, or other liquids over meat while it cooks to keep it moist and add flavor.
- A loose, temporary sewing stitch: A long, easily removable stitch used to hold layers of fabric or material together temporarily before permanent sewing.
Usage Examples
Noun (Cooking):
- The recipe calls for frequent basting with butter and herbs.
- Proper basting is the key to a juicy turkey.
Noun (Sewing):
- She used a basting stitch to hold the quilt layers in place before the final sewing.
- Remove the basting after you have sewn the permanent seam.
Advanced Usage
- "Basting thread": A special, often contrasting, thread used for making temporary stitches that are easy to see and remove.
- Use a brightly colored basting thread so you don't forget to take it out.
Variants and Related Words
- Baste (verb): The action related to both definitions.
- You must baste the chicken every twenty minutes. (Cooking)
- Baste the hem before you sew it. (Sewing)
Synonyms
- For cooking: Moistening, brushing, ladling.
- For sewing: Tacking, temporary stitch, running stitch.
Related Phrases
- "Basting sauce": The liquid (like pan drippings, melted butter, or marinade) used for moistening the roast.
- The basting sauce caramelized to form a delicious glaze.
Noun
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moistening a roast as it is cooking
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a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together
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