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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]
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Noun1.basset - smooth-haired breed of hound with short legs and long earsbasset - smooth-haired breed of hound with short legs and long ears
basset hound
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"
crop out
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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Bassets are rather difficult to train because they are easily distracted by their acute sense of smell.
How to Train a Basset Hound by John Beede / Pets and Animals community
Gregory, who lives near County Road 42, said she was busy getting ready for Indian Market when she noticed one of her younger bassets outside her fence.
OFF-LEASH BLOG CALLING ALL ANGELS IN THE HUNT FOR ANNIE by The Santa Fe New Mexican (Santa Fe, NM)
Bassets are quite a stubborn breed, so it is more likely that he chooses not to obey you rather than being unable to hear you.
animal magic: Do my dog's droopy ears make him deaf? by Sunday Mail (Glasgow, Scotland)
 
 
 
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