Associations to the word «Baste»

Wiktionary

BASTE, verb. To sew with long or loose stitches, as for temporary use, or in preparation for gathering the fabric.
BASTE, verb. To sprinkle flour and salt and drip butter or fat on, as on meat in roasting.
BASTE, verb. (by extension) To coat over something
BASTE, verb. To mark (sheep, etc.) with tar.
BASTE, verb. (1811) To beat with a stick; to cudgel.

Dictionary definition

BASTE, noun. A loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together.
BASTE, verb. Cover with liquid before cooking; "baste a roast".
BASTE, verb. Strike violently and repeatedly; "She clobbered the man who tried to attack her".
BASTE, verb. Sew together loosely, with large stitches; "baste a hem".

Wise words

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Hippocrates