Basset

usgb/ˈbæsɪt/
noun

A type of short legged dog breed known as Basset Hound.

She got a basset dog for her birthday and named him Charlie.
Visual representation of "basset" - A type of short legged dog breed known as Basset Hound.

Often appears as...

  • basset hound
  • basset dog
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Dog Breed

Remember 'basset' can refer specifically to the Basset Hound breed, not all dogs.

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When they said basset, they meant the specific dog breed with droopy ears.
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Physical Trait

Basset describes a dog with distinctive short legs and long ears.

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The basset moved slowly because of its short legs.
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Not Bass

Don't confuse 'basset' with 'bass', which is a type of fish or a low sound.

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He played a bass guitar, not a basset hound.
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