Baste

[beɪst] or [best]

Definition

(noun.) a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together.

(verb.) cover with liquid before cooking; 'baste a roast'.

(verb.) sew together loosely, with large stitches; 'baste a hem'.

Checker: Mattie--From WordNet

Definition

(v. t.) To beat with a stick; to cudgel.

(v. t.) To sprinkle flour and salt and drip butter or fat on, as on meat in roasting.

(v. t.) To mark with tar, as sheep.

(v. t.) To sew loosely, or with long stitches; -- usually, that the work may be held in position until sewed more firmly.

Editor: Warren

Synonyms and Synonymous

v. a. [1]. Beat (with a stick), cudgel, cane, drub, thrash.[2]. Moisten with fat.[3]. Sew (with long stitches).

Edited by Bonita

Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Buffet, cudgel, pound, beat

ANT:Soothe, tickle, caress, stroke

Editor: Simon

Definition

v.t. to beat with a stick.

v.t. to drop fat or butter over meat while roasting to keep it from burning and to improve the flavour.

v.t. to sew slightly or with long stitches.

Editor: Maggie