basset

• Substantiv, das eine Rasse kurzbeiniger, langohriger Jagdhunde mit glattem Fell bezeichnet, die ursprünglich zur Jagd auf Niederwild gezüchtet wurde.

A noun referring to a breed of short-legged, long-eared hound with a smooth coat, originally bred for hunting small game.

1. Basset HoundB1formal

   A breed of short-legged, long-eared hound with a smooth coat, originally bred for hunting small game.

   Basset Hound

   • The basset hound is known for its excellent sense of smell.
   • She adopted a basset from the local animal shelter.
   • Bassets are gentle and friendly dogs, great for families.

2. Geological termC2formal

   To appear or emerge at the surface, especially in reference to a rock layer or mineral vein.

   Ausbiss

   • The gold vein bassets at the edge of the cliff.
   • Geologists studied where the coal seam bassets to the surface.
   • The mineral deposit bassets in several locations across the valley.

   Synonymeexposureoutcrop

• Veralteter Ausdruck dafür, etwas zu enthüllen, bloßzustellen oder offen zu zeigen; etwas Verborgenes aufdecken oder sichtbar machen.

An obsolete verb meaning to expose or lay bare; to disclose or reveal something that was hidden.

1. Appear at the surfaceC2formal

   To emerge or become visible, especially in a geological context where rock layers or mineral veins come to the surface.

   An die Oberfläche treten

   • The mineral vein bassets at the edge of the quarry.
   • Geologists studied where the limestone bassets along the hillside.
   • The coal seam bassets near the riverbank, making it accessible for mining.

   Synonymeappearcrop outemergeoutcropsurface