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Vocabulary Entry
baste
|verb • verb
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verb
To moisten meat or other food during cooking with fat or juices to keep it from drying out.
Example Sentences
"She basted the turkey with melted butter."
"Make sure to baste the roast every 30 minutes."
"He learned how to baste the chicken for a juicy result."
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verb
To apply a liquid to something in a quick, even manner.
Example Sentences
"Before grilling, he basted the vegetables with olive oil."
"The chef quickly basted the lamb with its own juices."
"Baste the cake with syrup to enhance its flavor."