Synonyms: baste, basting, basting stitch, tacking
Definition: a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together
Similar words: sewing stitch, embroidery stitch
Definition: a stitch made with thread and a threaded sewing needle through fabric or leather
Synonyms: baste
Definition: cover with liquid before cooking
Usage: baste a roast
Definition: sew together loosely, with large stitches
Usage: baste a hem
Similar words: sew, sew together, run up, stitch
Definition: fasten by sewing; do needlework
Synonyms: baste, batter, clobber
Definition: strike violently and repeatedly
Usage: She clobbered the man who tried to attack her
Similar words: work over, beat, beat up
Definition: give a beating to; subject to a beating, either as a punishment or as an act of aggression
Usage: Thugs beat him up when he walked down the street late at night; The teacher used to beat the students