What is the meaning of baste?

noun

• A loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together.
  • synonyms: basting, basting stitch, tacking

verb

• Cover with liquid before cooking.
  • usage: "baste a roast"
• Strike violently and repeatedly.
  • usage: "She clobbered the man who tried to attack her"
  • synonyms: clobber, batter
• Sew together loosely, with large stitches.
  • usage: "baste a hem"
  • synonyms: tack