strike violently and repeatedly; "She clobbered the man who tried to attack her"
If you baste meat, you pour hot fat and the juices from the meat itself over it while it is cooking. Pam was in the middle of basting the turkey Bake for 15-20 minutes, basting occasionally
To moisten with the pan juices or other liquid during cooking This aids in moisture retention
Verb: To temporarily affix one piece of fabric to another, usually with long, easily removed stitches Basting is often used to make a test seam so that you may examine the appearance of the seam to ensure that it appears correct before sewing a permanent seam, or for holding the fabric in place while a seam is sewn elsewhere