basting stitch vs basting

basting stitch and basting both are nouns.

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

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

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

Other synonyms of basting stitch include baste, tacking.

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