1. the act of moistening food while cooking
Usage: cooking
2. temporary stitching used to hold fabric in place
Usage: sewing

1. moistening food with liquid while cooking to prevent drying
Usage: cooking
2. sewing with long, loose stitches to hold fabric temporarily
Usage: sewing

Examples

• She kept basting the turkey every thirty minutes.
• The chef was basting the roast with its own juices.
• After basting the seams, she tried on the dress.
• Remove the basting stitches before wearing the garment.
• Regular basting prevents the meat from drying out.
• The tailor used white thread for basting the hem.
• Basting helps achieve even browning on roasted meats.