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basting

1 American  
[bey-sting] / ˈbeɪ stɪŋ /

noun

  1. sewing with long, loose stitches to hold material in place until the final sewing.

  2. bastings, the stitches taken or the threads used.

basting 2 American  
[bey-sting] / ˈbeɪ stɪŋ /

noun

  1. the act of moistening food while cooking, especially with stock or pan juices.

  2. the liquid used in basting.

basting British  
/ ˈbeɪstɪŋ /

noun

  1. loose temporary stitches; tacking

  2. sewing with such stitches

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Etymology

Origin of basting1

First recorded in 1515–25; baste 1 + -ing 1

Origin of basting2

First recorded in 1520–30; baste 2 + -ing 1

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