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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.
Same as Bascinet.
A group of Pulmonifera having the eyes at the base of the tentacles, including the common pond snails.
A basin.
Pertaining to Biscay, its people, or their language.
One of a race, of unknown origin, inhabiting a region on the Bay of Biscay in Spain and France.
The language spoken by the Basque people.
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.
Pertaining to the country, people, or language of Biscay; Basque
A bass, or deep, sound or tone.
A hassock or thick mat.
The linden or lime tree, sometimes wrongly called whitewood; also, its bark, which is used for making mats. See Bast.
The southern, red, or channel bass (Sciaena ocellata). See Redfish.
Species of Serranus, the sea bass and rock bass. See Sea bass.
The two American fresh-water species of black bass (genus Micropterus). See Black bass.
An edible, spiny-finned fish, esp. of the genera Roccus, Labrax, and related genera. There are many species.
of Bass
To sound in a deep tone.
Deep or grave in tone.