baste
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Definitions
Noun
a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together
Verb
cover with liquid before cooking; "baste a roast"
Verb
strike violently and repeatedly; "She clobbered the man who tried to attack her"
Verb
sew together loosely, with large stitches; "baste a hem"
More General Terms
beat
beat up
dampen
embroidery stitch
moisten
run up
sew
sew together
sewing stitch
stitch
wash
work over