Definition of Basting

1. Noun. A loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together.

Exact synonyms: Baste, Basting Stitch, Tacking
Generic synonyms: Embroidery Stitch, Sewing Stitch
Derivative terms: Baste

2. Noun. Moistening a roast as it is cooking.
Group relationships: Roasting
Generic synonyms: Dampening, Moistening

Definition of Basting

1. Noun. (1811) A (physical) beating. ¹

2. Verb. (present participle of baste) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Basting

1. the thread used by a baster [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Basting

bastile
bastiles
bastille
bastilles
bastillion
bastillions
bastinade
bastinaded
bastinades
bastinading
bastinado
bastinadoed
bastinadoes
bastinadoing
bastinados
basting (current term)
bastings
bastion
bastioned
bastions
bastirma
bastle
bastles
bastnaesite
bastnaesites
bastnasite
bastnasites
basto
baston
bastonade

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