Definition of basting Basting

/bejˈstɪŋ/ - [beysting] - bast•ing

We found 7 definitions of basting from 5 different sources.

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What does basting mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: bastings

basting - moistening a roast as it is cooking
  dampening, moistening the act of making something slightly wet
basting - a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together
  baste, basting stitch, tacking
  embroidery stitch, sewing stitch a stitch made with thread and a threaded sewing needle through fabric or leather
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • basting (Noun)
    A physical beating.
  • basting (Verb)
    Present participle of baste.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • basting (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Baste

Vulgar Tongue DictionaryDictionary of the Vulgar Tongue 👅

  • basting
    A beating.

Part of speech

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  • basting, verb, gerund of baste (infinitive).
  • basting, noun, singular of bastings.

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

basting in sign language
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