basting vs basting stitch

basting and basting stitch both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
basting	Yes	No	No	No
basting stitch	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, basting and basting stitch are synonyms defined as:

basting and basting stitch: a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together

Other synonyms of basting include baste, tacking.

basting (noun)	basting stitch (noun)
moistening a roast as it is cooking	a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together
a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together