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bast — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bast noun The fibrous inner bark of certain trees, such as lime, used to make rope, cord, and matting.
  • best adj Of the highest quality, or most suitable; superlative of "good."
  • choice adj Of especially high quality; specially selected.

Senses

bast is used for these senses in English:

  • bast Fibre made from the phloem of certain plants (particularly the lime tree) and used for making ropes, cords and matting.
  • best To the most advantage; with the most success, cause, profit, benefit, or propriety.
  • choice (usually, with the) The best or most preferable part.

best — full definition

  1. adj Of the highest quality, or most suitable; superlative of "good."
  2. noun The greatest possible effort someone can make.
  3. verb To defeat or outdo someone.

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