baste

• اسم يدل على خياطة مؤقتة تربط طبقات القماش، أو عملية سكب سائل على الطعام أثناء الطهي، أو الضرب المتكرر والشديد.

A noun referring to a loose temporary sewing stitch used to hold layers of fabric together, or to the act of covering with liquid before cooking, or to striking violently and repeatedly.

1. Temporary sewing stitchB2formal

   A loose, temporary stitch used to hold layers of fabric together before final sewing.

   السراجة المؤقتة

   • She used a baste to hold the hem in place before stitching it permanently.
   • The tailor removed the basting stitches after the final seam was sewn.
   • Basting is essential for aligning complex patterns in quilting.

   المرادفاتbasting stitchtacktacking

2. Culinary techniqueB1formalculinary

   To moisten food, especially meat, with its own juices or a sauce during cooking to prevent drying and add flavor.

   دهن الطعام أثناء الطهي

   • The chef basted the turkey with butter every 30 minutes.
   • You should baste the roast with pan drippings for a richer taste.
   • Basting the chicken helps keep the meat tender and juicy.

   المرادفاتmoistening

3. Violent strikingC1informalbritish

   To strike or beat someone or something violently and repeatedly.

   الضرب المبرح

   • The bully threatened to baste the younger kid if he told anyone.
   • He got basted by the older boys for stealing their lunch money.
   • The boxer basted his opponent with a series of powerful punches.

   المرادفاتbeatingdrubbinghammeringpoundingthrashingwalloping

4. Loose sewingB2formal

   To sew together loosely with large stitches, typically as a temporary measure.

   تسخيف الخياطة

   • She basted the sleeve to the bodice before trying on the dress.
   • The pattern instructions say to baste the pieces together first.
   • He basted the quilt layers to keep them from shifting.

   المرادفاتbasting stitchtacktacking

• فعل يُستخدم للإشارة إلى سقي الطعام، وخاصة اللحم، بالدهن أو العصارة أثناء الطهي لمنع جفافه وإضافة نكهة.

A verb used to indicate the act of moistening food, especially meat, with fat or juices during cooking to prevent drying and add flavor.

1. Moisten food while cookingB2formalculinary

   To pour or brush fat, juices, or liquid over food (especially meat) while it is cooking to keep it moist and add flavor.

   دهن الطعام أثناء الطهي

   • She basted the turkey with butter every 30 minutes.
   • The chef basted the roast with its own juices.
   • You should baste the chicken to keep it from drying out.

   المرادفاتdousemoistenwet

2. Sew looselyB2formal

   To sew with long, loose stitches to hold fabric temporarily in place before final sewing.

   تَسْبِيط الخِيَاطَة

   • She basted the hem of the dress before sewing it properly.
   • The tailor basted the sleeves to check the fit.
   • He basted the pieces of fabric together for the quilt.

   المرادفاتtack

3. Beat or thrashC2informalbritish

   To hit or beat someone repeatedly (archaic or informal usage).

   ضَرَبَ

   • The old man threatened to baste the boy for stealing apples.
   • In the story, the villain was basted soundly by the hero.
   • He got basted in the schoolyard fight.

   المرادفاتbatterbeatclobberdrubflogpummelthrashwallop