basting
/ˈbeɪstɪŋ/
verb
- Present participle of baste (to sew with long, loose stitches).
- She is basting the hem of the skirt before sewing it properly.
- I am basting the fabric pieces to check the fit.
- The seamstress spent the afternoon basting the quilt layers together.
- Present participle of baste (to moisten food while cooking).
- The chef is basting the vegetables with olive oil and herbs.
- He is basting the pork loin with a honey glaze.
- While basting the roast, she added garlic to the pan.
noun
- The act of sewing with long, loose stitches to hold fabric together temporarily before final sewing.
- The tailor removed the basting after the dress was finished.
- She used basting to hold the sleeves in place before sewing them permanently.
- Basting is a helpful technique for beginners learning to sew.
- The act of moistening meat or other food with fat, juices, or a sauce while it is cooking to keep it from drying out and to add flavor.
- He used a brush for basting the roast with its own juices.
- Basting the chicken with butter gives it a crispy skin.
- Frequent basting keeps the turkey moist and golden brown.
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