BASTES

verb

1. To sew with long or loose stitches, as for temporary use, or in preparation for gathering the fabric.

noun

1. A basting; a sprinkling of drippings etc. in cooking.

verb

1. To sprinkle flour and salt and drip butter or fat on, as on meat in roasting.
2. (by extension) To coat over something.
3. To mark (sheep, etc.) with tar.