browse words by letter
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
k
l
m
n
o
p
q
r
s
t
u
v
w
x
y
z
more about basset
basset |
5 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Basset \Bas"set\, a. [Cf. OF basset somewhat low dim. of bas low.] (Geol.) Inclined upward; as the basset edge of strata. --Lyell. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Basset \Bas"set\, n. (Geol.) The edge of a geological stratum at the surface of the ground; the outcrop. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Basset \Bas"set\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Basseted}; p. pr & vb n. {Basseting}.] (Geol.) To inclined upward so as to appear at the surface; to crop out as a vein of coal bassets. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Basset \Bas"set\, n. [F. bassette, fr.It. bassetta Cf {Basso}.] A game at cards, resembling the modern faro, said to have been invented at Venice. Some dress, some dance, some play, not to forget Your piquet parties, and your dear basset. --Rowe. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: basset n : smooth-haired breed of hound with short legs and long ears [syn: {basset hound}] v : appear at the surface: "A seam of coal bassets" [syn: {crop out}]
more about basset