I. ˈbāst transitive verb
( bast·ed ; bast·ing )
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French bastir, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German besten to patch, Old English bæst bast
Date: 15th century
: to sew with long loose stitches in order to hold something in place temporarily
• bas·ter noun
II. transitive verb
( bast·ed ; bast·ing )
Etymology: Middle English baisten
Date: 15th century
: to moisten (as meat) at intervals with a liquid (as melted butter, fat, or pan drippings) especially during cooking
• bast·er noun
III. transitive verb
( bast·ed ; bast·ing )
Etymology: probably from Old Norse beysta; akin to Old English bēatan to beat
Date: 1533
1. : to beat severely or soundly : thrash
2. : to scold vigorously : berate