BASSET
Bas"set, a. Etym: [Cf. OF. basset somewhat low, dim. of bas low.]
(Geol.)
Defn: Inclined upward; as, the basset edge of strata. Lyell.
BASSET
Bas"set, n. (Geol.)
Defn: The edge of a geological stratum at the surface of the ground; the outcrop.
BASSET
Bas"set, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Basseted; p. pr. & vb. n. Basseting.]
(Geol.)
Defn: To inclined upward so as to appear at the surface; to crop out; as, a vein of coal bassets.
BASSET HORN
Bas"set horn`. Etym: [See Basset, a.] (Mus.)
Defn: An instrument blown with a reed, and resembling a clarinet, but of much greater compass, embracing nearly four octaves.
BASSET HOUND
Bas"set hound`. Etym: [F. basset.] (Zoöl.)
Defn: A small kind of hound with a long body and short legs, used as an earth dog.