Associations to the word «Basting»

Wiktionary

BASTING, noun. (1811) A (physical) beating.
BASTING, verb. Present participle of baste

Dictionary definition

BASTING, noun. A loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together.
BASTING, noun. Moistening a roast as it is cooking.

Wise words

The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as effective as a rightly timed pause.
Mark Twain