Basting

7 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A loose, temporary stitch used to hold fabric layers in place before final sewing, or the act of pouring fat over roasting meat.

“She used basting to keep the hem in position while fitting the garment.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

bast·ing

Related Words

Synonyms

bastetacking

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Starts with BAST, a solid consonant-vowel-consonant-consonant opening, ends in ING

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Scrabble

Common -ING ending with useful letters throughout, BASTING scores respectably on a good board

Words Related to Basting

Words one letter different

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Words you can make from Basting

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