basting 1
/bay"sting/ , n.
1. sewing with long, loose stitches to hold material in place until the final sewing.
2. bastings , the stitches taken or the threads used.
[ 1515-25; BASTE 1 + -ING 1 ]
basting 2
/bay"sting/ , n.
1. the act of moistening food while cooking, esp. with stock or pan juices.
2. the liquid used in basting.
[ 1520-30; BASTE 2 + -ING 1 ]