basting

[ˈbeɪstɪŋ]

basting Definition

• 1. sewing with long, loose stitches to hold fabric in place temporarily
• 2. pouring juices or melted fat over meat during cooking to keep it moist

Using basting: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "basting" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I am basting the hem of my dress.

• Example

  Baste the chicken with the juices every 15 minutes while it cooks.

basting Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for basting

• sewing
• stitching
• tacking
• pinning

Phrases with basting

• baste together

  to sew two pieces of fabric together using basting stitches

  Example

  Baste the two pieces of fabric together before sewing them permanently.

• baste a turkey

  to pour juices or melted fat over a turkey while it is cooking to keep it moist

  Example

  Baste the turkey every 30 minutes while it is cooking.

• remove basting stitches

  to remove temporary stitches used to hold fabric in place

  Example

  Remove the basting stitches after you have sewn the permanent seam.

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Summary: basting in Brief

The term 'basting' [ˈbeɪstɪŋ] refers to two distinct practices. The first is a temporary sewing technique using long, loose stitches to hold fabric in place. The second is the act of pouring juices or melted fat over meat during cooking to keep it moist. Examples include 'I am basting the hem of my dress.' and 'Baste the chicken with the juices every 15 minutes while it cooks.'