verb to moisten (meat) with drippings or seasoned liquid while cooking to add flavor and prevent drying out
To moisten meat with drippings, butter, or other liquid during cooking to prevent drying out
To secure layers of fabric or other materials together before permanent stitching or gluing
To temporarily join fabric layers together using long, loose stitches
In the culinary industry, chefs use basting to keep meat moist and add flavor by brushing or pouring juices, marinades, or sauces over the meat while it cooks.
Tailors use basting stitches, temporary hand stitches, to hold fabric pieces together before sewing them permanently.
Costume designers may use basting to temporarily attach trims, embellishments, or other elements to a garment before final sewing.
Quilters use basting to temporarily hold the quilt layers together before quilting, either by hand or machine.
Seamstresses use basting stitches to temporarily hold garment pieces together for fitting before final sewing.
Taxidermists may use basting to secure skin or fur to a form during the mounting process.