To use needle and thread to temporarily and loosely join sections of fabric or cloth together, in order that they remain in place when fully and finally sewn together.
To pour liquid such as fat or juice that have collected in the roasting tin back over the meat.
cover with liquid before cooking; "baste a roast"
sew together loosely, with large stitches; "baste a hem"
loose temporary stitches
strike violently and repeatedly; "She clobbered the man who tried to attack her"
a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together
