(bāst) v.t. bast·ed, bast·ing
To sew loosely together, as with long, temporary stitches. [<OF bastir <OHG bestan sew with bast]

(bāst) v.t. bast·ed, bast·ing
To moisten (meat or fish) with drippings, butter, etc., while cooking. [<OF basser soak, moisten]

(bāst) v.t. Colloq.
1. To cudgel; thrash.
2. To attack verbally; abuse. [prob. <Scand., cf. ON beysta beat]