basting
1[ bey-sting ]
/ ˈbeɪ stɪŋ /
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noun
sewing with long, loose stitches to hold material in place until the final sewing.
bastings, the stitches taken or the threads used.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Definition for basting (2 of 2)
basting2
[ bey-sting ]
/ ˈbeɪ stɪŋ /
noun
the act of moistening food while cooking, especially with stock or pan juices.
the liquid used in basting.
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British Dictionary definitions for basting
basting
/ (ˈbeɪstɪŋ) /
noun
loose temporary stitches; tacking
sewing with such stitches
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