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Strike violently and repeatedly (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

baste

(Other definitions for baste that I've seen before include "Pour hot oil on to cook" , "Cover with liquid for cooking" , "Sew" , "Tack with long, loose stitches" , "Thrash" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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