English English Dictionary
English English Dictionary
The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg
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Basking
(p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Bask
One of the largest species of sharks (Cetorhinus
maximus), so called from its habit of basking in the sun; the liver
shark, or bone shark. It inhabits the northern seas of Europe and
America, and grows to a length of more than forty feet. It is a
harmless species.
Basnet
(n.)
Same as Bascinet.
Basommatophora
(n. pl.)
A group of Pulmonifera having the eyes at the
base of the tentacles, including the common pond snails.
Bason
(n.)
A basin.
Basque
(a.)
Pertaining to Biscay, its people, or their language.
Basque
(n.)
One of a race, of unknown origin, inhabiting a region on
the Bay of Biscay in Spain and France.
Basque
(n.)
The language spoken by the Basque people.
Basque
(n.)
A part of a lady's dress, resembling a jacket with a short
skirt; -- probably so called because this fashion of dress came from
the Basques.
Basquish
(a.)
Pertaining to the country, people, or language of Biscay;
Basque
Bass
(a.)
A bass, or deep, sound or tone.
Bass
(n.)
A hassock or thick mat.
Bass
(n.)
The linden or lime tree, sometimes wrongly called whitewood;
also, its bark, which is used for making mats. See Bast.
Bass
(n.)
The southern, red, or channel bass (Sciaena ocellata). See
Redfish.
Bass
(n.)
Species of Serranus, the sea bass and rock bass. See Sea
bass.
Bass
(n.)
The two American fresh-water species of black bass (genus
Micropterus). See Black bass.
Bass
(n.)
An edible, spiny-finned fish, esp. of the genera Roccus,
Labrax, and related genera. There are many species.
Bass
(pl. )
of Bass
Bass
(v. t.)
To sound in a deep tone.
Bass
(a.)
Deep or grave in tone.