bast
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for bast, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The fibrous inner bark of certain trees, such as lime, used to make rope, cord, and matting.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Old English baest, from Proto-West Germanic *bast, related to German Bast and Swedish bast.
Full origin of bast →Frequently asked questions
What does “bast” mean?
The word “bast” means the fibrous inner bark of certain trees, such as lime, used to make rope, cord, and matting. In plain terms, fibrous tree bark used to make natural rope or matting.
How do you pronounce “bast”?
“Bast” is pronounced bahst (/bæst/ in IPA).
How do you use “bast” in a sentence?
Here is “bast” used in a sentence: “Gardeners once used bast to tie up climbing plants.”
What part of speech is “bast”?
“Bast” is a noun.
Where does the word “bast” come from?
The word “bast” comes from Old English. From Old English baest, from Proto-West Germanic *bast, related to German Bast and Swedish bast.