basting
1 Americannoun
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sewing with long, loose stitches to hold material in place until the final sewing.
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bastings, the stitches taken or the threads used.
noun
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the act of moistening food while cooking, especially with stock or pan juices.
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the liquid used in basting.
noun
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loose temporary stitches; tacking
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sewing with such stitches
Etymology
Origin of basting1
First recorded in 1515–25; baste 1 + -ing 1
Origin of basting2
Vocabulary lists containing basting
Example Sentences
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I considered basting the tomatoes in butter and stewing them down with miso until soft and glossy.
From Salon ● Aug. 1, 2026
In August 2023, the state blamed another botched satellite launch on an error in the emergency basting system, but said it was "not a big issue".
From BBC ● May 21, 2025
We layer on the flavors - first as a quick marinade for the chicken, then as a basting sauce, and finally as a finishing sauce.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 11, 2023
Continue cooking, basting the roast occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 130 degrees for medium-rare or 140 for medium, which will take up to 1 1/2 hours.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 11, 2022
A quick basting stitch lets her know where to set her seams, her cuffs, her hem.
From "Bronx Masquerade" by Nikki Grimes
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