Basin range
a mountain range of the type found in the Great Basin region of the western U.S., typically long and narrow and characterized by faulted, tilted blocks of strata.
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a circular container with a greater width than depth, becoming smaller toward the bottom, used chiefly to hold water or other liquid, especially for washing. any container of similar shape, as the pan of a balance. the quantity held by such a container: We need another basin of water to dilute the mixture. a natural […]
- Basinet
a globular or pointed helmet of the 14th century, often provided with a visor or aventail: evolved from the cervellière. Compare great basinet. a supplementary cap that is worn underneath a helm, as an arming cap. Historical Examples But in the latter half of the 13th century the basinet was developed into a complete war […]
- Basing
the bottom support of anything; that on which a thing stands or rests: a metal base for the table. a fundamental principle or groundwork; foundation; basis: the base of needed reforms. the bottom layer or coating, as of makeup or paint. Architecture. the distinctively treated portion of a column or pier below the shaft or […]
- Basing point
a geographical location from which freight charges are computed by the seller regardless of the point from which the goods are shipped. Historical Examples Analyzing these several grounds of defence, a distinction should be made at the start between three varieties of basing point. Railroads: Rates and Regulations William Z. Ripley Contrast between the basing […]
- Basingstoke
a city in Hampshire, S central England. Historical Examples Besides, what was the use of remaining at Basingstoke, when he did not even know his own destination? Her Ladyship’s Elephant David Dwight Wells “Well, if you refuse to let me go to Basingstoke——” began the bride. Her Ladyship’s Elephant David Dwight Wells The light of […]