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Basset

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definition:

1. Noun: A breed of short-legged dog with long ears and a keen sense of smell, originally bred for hunting small game such as rabbits.

2. Verb: To lower, shorten, or reduce the height or position of something.

Senses:

Noun

1. Basset Dog: The basset, also known as the basset hound, is a medium to large-sized breed characterized by its droopy ears, short legs, and a keen sense of smell. Bassets are commonly used as scent hounds for tracking and hunting small game. They have a friendly disposition and make excellent family pets.

Sample sentence: My basset loves to sniff around the yard for any traces of rabbits.

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Verb

1. Basset Furniture: To basset furniture means to lower or shorten the legs or base of a piece of furniture, typically to bring it closer to the ground. This modification is sometimes done for aesthetic or functional purposes. Basset furniture is often a popular choice for creating a cozy and relaxed ambiance in living spaces.

Sample sentence: We decided to basset the sofa legs to achieve a more modern look.

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