basset
basset · bassets
The edge of a geological stratum at the surface of the groundThe edge of a geological stratum at the surface of the ground; the outcrop.
/ˈbæsɪt/
» Basset hounds are gentle dogs.
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)The edge of a geological stratum at the surface of the ground; the outcrop.
(countable, uncountable)A basset hound.
(uncountable)A card game resembling faro.
More definitions
- smooth-haired breed of hound with short legs and long ears
Examples
1 sentencesBasset hounds are gentle dogs.
Origin
From French bassette, from Italian bassetta.From French bassette, from Italian bassetta.
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Forms
plural: bassetsSynonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- smooth-haired breed of hound with short legs and long ears:basset hound
Word family
1 related wordsDerivedbagle
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable