basting

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[ bey-sting ]
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noun
  1. sewing with long, loose stitches to hold material in place until the final sewing.

  2. bastings, the stitches taken or the threads used.

Origin of basting

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First recorded in 1515–25; baste1 + -ing1

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basting2
[ bey-sting ]

noun
  1. the act of moistening food while cooking, especially with stock or pan juices.

  2. the liquid used in basting.

Origin of basting

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First recorded in 1520–30; baste2 + -ing1

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British Dictionary definitions for basting

basting

/ (ˈbeɪstɪŋ) /


noun
  1. loose temporary stitches; tacking

  2. sewing with such stitches

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