Definitions

1. verb

to moisten or wet food, especially meat, with a small amount of liquid, such as broth or melted fat, during cooking.

“She basted the turkey with melted butter before roasting it.”

2. noun

a small amount of liquid, especially broth or melted fat, used to moisten or wet food during cooking.

“Add a baste to the pan to prevent the meat from drying out.”

3. verb

to moisten or wet something, such as a surface or a wound, with a small amount of liquid.

“The nurse basted the wound with antiseptic solution.”