Definition of "baste" in English

verb

1. (transitive) To sew with long or loose stitches, as for temporary use, or in preparation for gathering the fabric.

verb

1. (transitive) To sprinkle flour and salt and drip butter or fat on, as on meat in roasting.

2. (transitive, by extension) To coat over something.

3. (transitive) To mark (sheep, etc.) with tar.

noun

1. A basting; a sprinkling of drippings etc. in cooking.

verb

1. (archaic, slang) To beat with a stick; to cudgel.

   • July 1660, Samuel Pepys, Diaries One man was basted by the keeper for carrying some people over on his back through the waters.