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baste (noun)

(1) A loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together

Examples

1. The skilled seamstress carefully used baste to hold the layers of fabric together before sewing.

The skilled seamstress carefully used baste to hold the layers of fabric together before sewing.
The skilled seamstress carefully used baste to hold the layers of fabric together before sewing.

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2. In the dark attic, the doll's eyes suddenly opened, and it hovered towards the terrified girl while its baste stitches came undone, revealing its true form.

In the dark attic, the doll's eyes suddenly opened, and it hovered towards the terrified girl while its baste stitches came undone, revealing its true form.
In the dark attic, the doll's eyes suddenly opened, and it hovered towards the terrified girl while its baste stitches came undone, revealing its true form.

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3. In the animated world, the characters often use baste as a comical way to temporarily put things together before they inevitably fall apart.

In the animated world, the characters often use baste as a comical way to temporarily put things together before they inevitably fall apart.
In the animated world, the characters often use baste as a comical way to temporarily put things together before they inevitably fall apart.

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4. During the Great Depression, due to the scarcity of resources, people would use basting to hold their garments together until they could afford to properly mend them.

During the Great Depression, due to the scarcity of resources, people would use basting to hold their garments together until they could afford to properly mend them.
During the Great Depression, due to the scarcity of resources, people would use basting to hold their garments together until they could afford to properly mend them.

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(2) To cover with liquid before cooking

(verb)

Examples

1. In the fantasy world of Aetheria, the apprentice witch would baste her magic potion with a secret ingredient before casting a spell.

In the fantasy world of Aetheria, the apprentice witch would baste her magic potion with a secret ingredient before casting a spell.
In the fantasy world of Aetheria, the apprentice witch would baste her magic potion with a secret ingredient before casting a spell.

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2. The renowned chef wrote a cookbook in which she described how to perfectly baste a turkey, making it a valuable resource for culinary literature enthusiasts.

The renowned chef wrote a cookbook in which she described how to perfectly baste a turkey, making it a valuable resource for culinary literature enthusiasts.
The renowned chef wrote a cookbook in which she described how to perfectly baste a turkey, making it a valuable resource for culinary literature enthusiasts.

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3. During the medieval feasts, the cooks would baste the roasted boar with its own juices to keep it moist and flavorful, delighting the royals and nobles in attendance.

During the medieval feasts, the cooks would baste the roasted boar with its own juices to keep it moist and flavorful, delighting the royals and nobles in attendance.
During the medieval feasts, the cooks would baste the roasted boar with its own juices to keep it moist and flavorful, delighting the royals and nobles in attendance.

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4. In the distant future, advanced cooking drones will baste the marinated steak with a high-tech liquid to enhance its taste and tenderness.

In the distant future, advanced cooking drones will baste the marinated steak with a high-tech liquid to enhance its taste and tenderness.
In the distant future, advanced cooking drones will baste the marinated steak with a high-tech liquid to enhance its taste and tenderness.

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(3) To sew together loosely, with large stitches

(verb)

Examples

1. The artist used a basting technique to loosely sew different pieces of fabric together in her textile artwork.

The artist used a basting technique to loosely sew different pieces of fabric together in her textile artwork.
The artist used a basting technique to loosely sew different pieces of fabric together in her textile artwork.

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2. In the comic strip, the character basted a torn piece of clothing with large stitches to temporarily fix it.

In the comic strip, the character basted a torn piece of clothing with large stitches to temporarily fix it.
In the comic strip, the character basted a torn piece of clothing with large stitches to temporarily fix it.

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3. In the cartoon, the character clumsily baste a puppet together, resulting in a funny-looking creation.

In the cartoon, the character clumsily baste a puppet together, resulting in a funny-looking creation.
In the cartoon, the character clumsily baste a puppet together, resulting in a funny-looking creation.

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4. Why did the seamstress only baste her clothes? Because her stitches were always a bit loose and she wanted to leave room for improvement!

Why did the seamstress only baste her clothes? Because her stitches were always a bit loose and she wanted to leave room for improvement!
Why did the seamstress only baste her clothes? Because her stitches were always a bit loose and she wanted to leave room for improvement!

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(4) To strike violently and repeatedly

(verb)

Examples

1. In the intense fight scene, the protagonist basted their opponent with powerful strikes.

In the intense fight scene, the protagonist basted their opponent with powerful strikes.
In the intense fight scene, the protagonist basted their opponent with powerful strikes.

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2. According to ancient legends, the god of thunder would baste his enemies with lightning bolts.

According to ancient legends, the god of thunder would baste his enemies with lightning bolts.
According to ancient legends, the god of thunder would baste his enemies with lightning bolts.

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3. The serial killer basted his victims with brutal blows, leaving a trail of terror in his wake.

The serial killer basted his victims with brutal blows, leaving a trail of terror in his wake.
The serial killer basted his victims with brutal blows, leaving a trail of terror in his wake.

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4. In the biblical tale, the angel basted the wicked city with divine punishment for their sins.

In the biblical tale, the angel basted the wicked city with divine punishment for their sins.
In the biblical tale, the angel basted the wicked city with divine punishment for their sins.

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