basting

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noun (1)

bast·​ing ˈbā-stiŋ How to pronounce basting (audio)
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1
: the action of a sewer who bastes
2
a
: the thread used in basting
b
: the stitching made by basting

basting

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noun (2)

1
: the action of one that bastes food
2
: the liquid used in basting

basting

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noun (3)

: a severe beating

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Backing, basting, bias and binding were other B words that didn’t make the final cut. — Sam Corbin, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025

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First Known Use

Noun (1)

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (3)

1599, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of basting was in the 15th century

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