Some of the seams of the dress were held together only loosely by basting stitches, pending the final fitting.
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Basting
/ˈbeɪstɪŋ/
Synonyms for "basting" (43 found)
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Closest matches (9)
Strong matches (13)
Related words (21)
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More general
13 entriescookcooking methodcooking techniqueculinary procedureculinary techniquedampeningembroidery stitchkitchen utensilmoisteningsewsewing methodsewing stitchstitching technique
More specific
16 entriesbasting brushbasting panbasting spoonbasting stitchbutter bastefat bastehand basteliquid bastemachine basteoil bastepan bastepan juices bastestock bastetacking stitchtemporary stitchwine baste
Collocations
15 entriesbasing techniquebaste meatbaste with juicebasting brushbasting liquidbasting needlebasting panbasting saucebasting spoonbasting stitchbasting techniquebasting threadbutter bastehand bastepan baste
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
4 entriesSample sentences
2 total sentences available.
Use repeated bastings to prevent the chicken from drying out.
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