bastinggerund / present participle Used attributively to modify nouns in contexts of sewing and cooking.
Definitions
Serving to hold pieces of fabric together temporarily before the final sewing. She used a basting stitch to secure the hem before the permanent seams were sewn.
Used for moistening food with liquid, such as melted fat or marinade, during cooking. A basting brush is handy for keeping the turkey moist in the oven.