- to sew with long, loose stitches, as in temporarily tacking together pieces of a garment while it is being made.
- to moisten (meat or other food) while cooking, with drippings, butter, etc.
- liquid used to moisten and flavor food during cooking: a baste of sherry and pan juices.
- to beat with a stick; thrash; cudgel.
- to denounce or scold vigorously: an editorial basting the candidate for irresponsible statements.
- to sew with loose temporary stitches
- to moisten (meat) during cooking with hot fat and the juices produced
- to beat thoroughly; thrash
