Basting — synonyms, definition

1. basting (Noun)

3 synonyms
baste basting stitch tacking
2 definitions

basting (Noun) — A loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together.

basting (Noun) — Moistening a roast as it is cooking.

4 types of
dampening embroidery stitch moistening sewing stitch
1 part of
roasting

2. basting (Verb)

2 synonyms
battering clobbering
3 definitions

basting (Verb) — (cooking) cover with liquid before cooking. ex. "baste a roast"

basting (Verb) — Strike violently and repeatedly.

basting (Verb) — Sew together loosely, with large stitches. ex. "baste a hem"

11 types of
beating beating up dampening moistening running up sewing sewing together stitching stitching up washing working over