Basset
noun
A type of short legged dog breed known as Basset Hound.
She got a basset dog for her birthday and named him Charlie.
Often appears as...
- basset hound
- basset dog
noun
A geological term where rock or sediment is exposed at the Earth's surface.
During our geology field trip, we observed a clear example of basset.
Often appears as...
- basset exposure
- basset outcrop
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
A type of short legged dog breed known as Basset Hound.
She got a basset dog for her birthday and named him Charlie.
Often appears as...
- basset hound
- basset dog
noun
A geological term where rock or sediment is exposed at the Earth's surface.
During our geology field trip, we observed a clear example of basset.
Often appears as...
- basset exposure
- basset outcrop
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Dog Breed
Remember 'basset' can refer specifically to the Basset Hound breed, not all dogs.
When they said basset, they meant the specific dog breed with droopy ears.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Trait
Basset describes a dog with distinctive short legs and long ears.
The basset moved slowly because of its short legs.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Bass
Don't confuse 'basset' with 'bass', which is a type of fish or a low sound.
He played a bass guitar, not a basset hound.
Pro Tip 1/3Dog Breed
Remember 'basset' can refer specifically to the Basset Hound breed, not all dogs.
When they said basset, they meant the specific dog breed with droopy ears.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Trait
Basset describes a dog with distinctive short legs and long ears.
The basset moved slowly because of its short legs.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Bass
Don't confuse 'basset' with 'bass', which is a type of fish or a low sound.
He played a bass guitar, not a basset hound.
Pro Tip 1/3Dog Breed
Remember 'basset' can refer specifically to the Basset Hound breed, not all dogs.
When they said basset, they meant the specific dog breed with droopy ears.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Trait
Basset describes a dog with distinctive short legs and long ears.
The basset moved slowly because of its short legs.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Bass
Don't confuse 'basset' with 'bass', which is a type of fish or a low sound.
He played a bass guitar, not a basset hound.
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Julie Klausner
American Author
I think of basset hounds whenever I turn on my computer because I have photos of them. And if I'm lucky, and I see one on the street, I know it's going to be a good day. They really are like a four-leaf clover.
Quote examples
Julie Klausner
American Author
I think of basset hounds whenever I turn on my computer because I have photos of them. And if I'm lucky, and I see one on the street, I know it's going to be a good day. They really are like a four-leaf clover.
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