plural of baste

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of baste

To sew with long or loose stitches, as for temporary use, or in preparation for gathering the fabric.

A basting; a sprinkling of drippings etc. in cooking.

(archaic, slang) To beat with a stick; to cudgel.

To sprinkle flour and salt and drip butter or fat on, as on meat in roasting. / (by extension) To coat over something. / To mark (sheep, etc.) with tar.

Alternative spelling of Bastet

Fibre made from the phloem of certain plants and used for matting and cord.

present participle of baste

The act by which a food item is basted. / (archaic) A (physical) beating.