noun, gerund/present participle
pincelada, molhagem, costura provisória
1. the act of sewing with long, loose stitches as a temporary measure before final stitching
Basting the fabric pieces together helps keep them aligned before machine sewing.
Fazer costura provisória nas peças de tecido ajuda a mantê-las alinhadas antes de costurar na máquina.
2. the process of moistening meat with melted fat or liquid during cooking to keep it moist and add flavor
Basting the turkey every 20 minutes ensures it stays juicy and develops a golden brown skin.
Pincelar o peru a cada 20 minutos garante que fique suculento e desenvolva uma pele dourada.
3. a thorough beating or scolding
He received a basting from his coach for arriving late to practice.
Ele recebeu uma bronca severa do técnico por chegar atrasado ao treino.
In American culinary tradition, basting is particularly associated with holiday cooking, especially Thanksgiving turkey preparation. In sewing, basting is a fundamental technique taught to beginners. The term 'giving someone a basting' (meaning to scold) is more common in British and American English than in Portuguese, where it's less idiomatic.
NYC Slang
chewing out, reaming out (for the scolding meaning)
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