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Bases

/ˈbeɪsɪz/

Something from which other things extend; a foundation.

📖 Definitions of "Bases"

noun
  1. 1

    Something from which other things extend; a foundation.

  2. 2

    The starting point of a logical deduction or thought; basis.

  3. 3

    A permanent structure for housing military personnel and material.

  4. 4

    The place where decisions for an organization are made; headquarters.

verb
  1. 1

    To give as its foundation or starting point; to lay the foundation of.

  2. 2

    To be located (at a particular place).

  3. 3

    (acrobatics, cheerleading) To act as a base; to be the person supporting the flyer.

noun
  1. 1

    A low spectrum of sound tones.

    "Peter adjusted the equalizer on his audio equipment to emphasize the bass."

  2. 2

    A section of musical group that produces low-pitched sound, lower than the baritone and tenor.

    "The conductor preferred to situate the bass in the middle rear, rather than to one side of the orchestra."

  3. 3

    One who sings in the bass range.

    "Halfway through middle school, Edgar morphed from a soprano to a bass, much to the amazement and amusement of his fellow choristers."

  4. 4

    An instrument that plays in the bass range, in particular a double bass, bass guitar, electric bass or bass synthesiser.

    "The musician swung the bass over his head like an axe and smashed it into the amplifier, creating a discordant howl of noise."

noun
  1. 1

    A root.

  2. 2

    A primitive word, from which other words may be derived.

  3. 3

    The number of distinct symbols used to represent numbers in a particular base, as ten for decimal.

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