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BASTE Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word baste. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word baste. (close relations)
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brush
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a dense growth of bushes

• an implement that has hairs or bristles firmly set into a handle

• momentary contact

• conducts current between rotating and stationary parts of a generator or motor

• a bushy tail or part of a bushy tail (especially of the fox)

• a minor short-term fight

• the act of brushing your teeth

• the act of brushing your hair

• contact with something dangerous or undesirable

verb

• rub with a brush, or as if with a brush

• touch lightly and briefly

• clean with a brush

• sweep across or over

• remove with or as if with a brush

• cover by brushing

coat
nounn
noun

• an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

• a thin layer covering something

• growth of hair or wool or fur covering the body of an animal

verb

• put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface

• cover or provide with a coat

• form a coat over

cover
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

• bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

• the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it

• the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book

• a natural object that covers or envelops

• covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)

• fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations

• a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink

• a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else

• a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)

verb

• provide with a covering or cause to be covered

• form a cover over

• span an interval of distance, space or time

• provide for

• act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

• include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

• travel across or pass over

• be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism

• hold within range of an aimed firearm

• to take an action to protect against future problems

• hide from view or knowledge

• protect or defend (a position in a game)

• maintain a check on; especially by patrolling

• protect by insurance

• make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities

• invest with a large or excessive amount of something

• help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities

• be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of

• spread over a surface to conceal or protect

• cover as if with a shroud

• copulate with a female, used especially of horses

• put something on top of something else

• play a higher card than the one previously played

• be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game

• sit on (eggs)

• clothe, as if for protection from the elements

dab
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a light touch or stroke

• a small quantity of something moist or liquid

• a dance move in which the dancer simultaneously drops the head while raising an arm and the elbow in a gesture that has been noted to resemble sneezing

verb

• apply (usually a liquid) to a surface

• hit lightly

• to smoke marijuana using butane hash oil

• to perform a dance move in which the dancer simultaneously drops the head while raising an arm and the elbow in a gesture that has been noted to resemble sneezing

drip
verb, nounv, n
noun

• flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid

• the sound of a liquid falling drop by drop

• (architecture) a projection from a cornice or sill designed to protect the area below from rainwater (as over a window or doorway)

verb

• fall in drops

• let or cause to fall in drops

grease
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a thick fatty oil (especially one used to lubricate machinery)

• anything regarded as making something unclean

verb

• lubricate with grease

lard
nounn
noun

• soft white semisolid fat obtained by rendering the fatty tissue of the hog

verb

• prepare or cook with lard

• add details to

marinate
verbv
verb

• soak in marinade

moisten
verbv
verb

• make moist

• moisten with fine drops

saturate
verbv
verb

• cause (a chemical compound, vapour, solution, magnetic material) to unite with the greatest possible amount of another substance

• infuse or fill completely

soak
verbv
noun

• the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid)

• washing something by allowing it to soak

verb

• submerge in a liquid

• rip off; ask an unreasonable price

• cover with liquid; pour liquid onto

• leave as a guarantee in return for money

• beat severely

• make drunk (with alcoholic drinks)

• become drunk or drink excessively

• fill, soak, or imbue totally

• heat a metal prior to working it

sop
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a prescribed procedure to be followed routinely

• piece of solid food for dipping in a liquid

• a concession given to mollify or placate

verb

• give a conciliatory gift or bribe to

• be or become thoroughly soaked or saturated with a liquid

• dip into liquid

• cover with liquid; pour liquid onto

wet
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

• containing moisture or volatile components

• supporting or permitting the legal production and sale of alcoholic beverages

• producing or secreting milk

noun

• wetness caused by water

adjective satellite

• consisting of or trading in alcoholic liquor

• very drunk

verb

• cause to become wet

• make one's bed or clothes wet by urinating

basting
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together

• moistening a roast as it is cooking

batter
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (baseball) a ballplayer who is batting

• a liquid or semiliquid mixture, as of flour, eggs, and milk, used in cooking

verb

• strike against forcefully

• strike violently and repeatedly

• make a dent or impression in

clobber
verbv
noun

• informal terms for personal possessions

verb

• strike violently and repeatedly

• beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight

tack
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails

• a short nail with a sharp point and a large head

• gear for a horse

• (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind

• (nautical) the act of changing tack

• sailing a zigzag course

verb

• fasten with tacks

• turn into the wind

• create by putting components or members together

• sew together loosely, with large stitches

• fix to; attach

• reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)

tacking
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together

• (nautical) the act of changing tack

basting stitch
nounn
noun

• a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together

Best Hypernyms For BASTE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for baste, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
beat dampen moisten sew stitch wash
Phrases (4)
embroidery stitchsew togethersewing stitchwork over

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