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

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley