basting Synonyms
Another word for basting
• verb (Context 1)
To pour or brush melted fat, juices, or sauce over meat during cooking to keep it moist.
"She spent the afternoon moisten the roast every thirty minutes."
• noun (Context 2)
Long, loose temporary stitches used in sewing to hold layers of fabric in place before permanent stitching is applied.
"The tailor carefully removed the white tacking once the final hem was machine-sewn."
• verb (Context 3)
To sew fabric together temporarily with long, loose stitches prior to final sewing.
"He is tack the sleeve into the armhole to check the fit before stitching it permanently."
• noun (Context 4)
A severe beating, thrashing, or verbal scolding.
"The defense received a thorough thrashing from the coach after allowing three easy goals."
Opposites of basting
The opposite of basting shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: