HyperDic: basting

English > 2 senses of the word basting:
NOUNartifactbasting, baste, basting stitch, tackinga loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together
actbastingmoistening a roast as it is cooking
basting > pronunciation
Soundsbey'stihng
Rhymesabducting ... zoning: 2044 rhymes with ihng...
English > basting: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together.
Synonymsbaste, basting stitch, tacking
Broadersewing stitch, embroidery stitchA stitch made with thread and a threaded sewing needle through fabric or leather
Spanishembaste, hilván
Catalanembasta
English > basting: 2 senses > noun 2, act
Meaningmoistening a roast as it is cooking.
Part ofroastingcooking (meat) by dry heat in an oven (usually with fat added)
Broadermoistening, dampeningThe act of making something slightly wet

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