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- pronunciation:
- beIst
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
bastes, basting, basted |
| definition: |
to sew temporarily with long, loose stitches, as in temporarily assembling the pieces of a garment prior to final sewing.
She basted the sleeves and the side seams.- similar words:
- tack
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| related words: |
piece |
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