basting (noun)

1. During medieval times, basting was a common practice to keep the meat juicy and tender while it was being cooked over an open fire.

2. In the futuristic kitchen of the science fiction novel, robots were programmed to perform tasks like basting the roast to perfection.

3. According to Greek mythology, the gods delighted in their feasts where heavenly beings would meticulously attend to basting the divine roasts.

4. The painting depicted a chef meticulously basting a roast, capturing the essence of culinary art in every brushstroke.

1. The artist used basting to temporarily secure different pieces of fabric onto the canvas.

2. During the Renaissance, seamstresses used basting to hold layers of fabric together while creating elaborate garments for the nobility.

3. The fashion designer utilized basting to temporarily join the fabric pieces and ensure a perfect fit before final stitching.

4. In the novel set in the Victorian era, the protagonist carefully executed a basting stitch to mend her torn dress before the ball.