BASTED Meaning and
Definition
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Basted is a verb derived from the word "baste", which has multiple meanings depending on its context. Generally, basted refers to the action of moistening, seasoning or coating food during the cooking process. It commonly involves the application of liquid, such as juices, sauce, or fats, onto the surface of the food while it is being cooked to enhance its flavor, tenderness, or appearance.
In the culinary field, basted is commonly used in reference to meat, poultry, or fish that is cooked by roasting, grilling, or barbecuing. It involves periodically brushing or drizzling the food with the liquid mixture to maintain moisture and prevent it from drying out. This liquid can be a marinade, a prepared glaze, or simply the natural juices produced during cooking. Basting not only adds flavor but also helps to create a more attractive golden-brown color on the surface of the food.
Basting can also refer to the sewing technique where temporary stitches are used to hold fabric or garment layers together before final stitching. In this context, basting is a means of temporarily securing the pieces while adjustments or alterations are made before sewing them permanently.
Overall, basted is a term primarily associated with cooking that describes the action of adding moisture or flavor to food during cooking, and occasionally used in sewing to refer to temporary stitches to hold fabric layers together.
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Etymology of BASTED
The word "basted" originated from Middle English, which in turn came from Old French. The Middle English word "basten" meant to sew loosely or tack together. It was borrowed from the Old French verb "bastir", meaning to construct or build. The word ultimately traces back to Late Latin "bastire", which held the same meaning of to build or construct. The etymology of "basted" relates to the stitching technique used in cooking, where meat is moistened with cooking juices or melted fat during the cooking process.
Idioms with the word BASTED
Conjugate verb Basted
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