bast

Meanings

• noun

  A type of wicker or rush work, used for making baskets, chairs, or other furniture.

  - "She made a beautiful bast basket for the picnic."
  - "The old man sat in a bast chair by the fireplace."

• verb transitive

  To beat or thrash, as a child is basted for misbehavior.

  - "The teacher basted the naughty student for talking during class."
  - "My older brother used to bast me when I was a child."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bast
ast , fast , mast

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Variants

List of all variants of bast that leads to same result
bast , basts , bast fiber , bast fibers

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Etymology

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Old English basten 'to beat, thrash, or trample'. Related to the Old English word bast 'punishment'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'bast' is also used in the culinary world to describe the process of securing meat with skewers or thread.

2. In some cultures, basting is considered an essential part of cooking to keep the meat moist and flavorful.

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Related Concepts

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1. wickerwork: The art of making furniture or decorative items from woven plant materials, such as willow or rattan.

2. rush mat: A floor covering made from the dried stems of rushes or other similar plants.

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Culture

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Bast has been used in various cultural contexts, including furniture-making and as a form of punishment.

How to Memorize "bast"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person weaving a basket from wicker or rush. Visualize the intricate pattern and the skill required to create such an object.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bast' with the image of a wicker basket or a person being punished.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'bast' as 'baskets and thrashes'.

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