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basting

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: basting

1
 n
a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together
2
 n
moistening a roast as it is cooking
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: basting
1

n a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together

Synonyms:
baste, basting stitch, tacking
Type of:
embroidery stitch, sewing stitch
a stitch made with thread and a threaded sewing needle through fabric or leather
2

n moistening a roast as it is cooking

Type of:
dampening, moistening
the act of making something slightly wet
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