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basset
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basset1
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Breeds) a long low smooth-haired breed of hound with short strong legs and long ears Also called basset hound
[from French, from basset short, from bas low; see base2]

basset2
vb -sets, -seting, -seted
n
(Earth Sciences / Geological Science) a rare word for outcrop
[perhaps from French: low stool, see basset1]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.bassetbasset - smooth-haired breed of hound with short legs and long ears
hound, hound dog - any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
Verb1.basset - appear at the surface; "A seam of coal bassets"
appear - come into sight or view; "He suddenly appeared at the wedding"; "A new star appeared on the horizon"
Translations
basset [ˈbæsɪt] N (also basset hound) → basset m


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