Associations to the word «Basting»
Noun
Adjective
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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 are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.