noun
basset
BAS-it/ˈbæsɪt/
A short-legged hound with long ears.
The basset has short legs, a long body, and drooping ears.
Etymology
“Low” with a diminutive ending names the hound by its short stature. Its short legs keep its body close to the ground.
In context
why do basset hounds have long ears first off let's get one thing straight those ears aren't just for show no no they serve a very important purpose you see basset hounds were bred for hunting
More examples
- A basset rested its long ears on the rug.
- The basset’s short legs carried its heavy body slowly.
- She walked her basset through the park.
Forms
basset · bassets
Similar words
- hound
- Hound is the broader dog category; basset identifies a short-legged, long-eared kind.
- beagle
- A beagle is a different hound breed with a lighter build and different proportions.