Bask
61Basque — /bask/ (say bahsk), /bæsk/ (say bask) noun 1. one of a people of unknown origin inhabiting the western Pyrenees region of Spain and France. 2. their language, not known to be linguistically related to any other language. –adjective 3. of or… …
62baskingshark — bask·ing shark (băsʹkĭng) n. A very large shark (Cetorhinus maximus) that measures up to about 12 meters (40 feet) in length, feeds on plankton, and often floats near the surface of water. * * * …
63Basque — /bask/, n. 1. one of a people of unknown origin inhabiting the western Pyrenees regions in France and Spain. 2. their language, not known to be related to any other language. 3. (l.c.) a close fitting bodice, sometimes having an extension that… …
64Basque — [bask, bα:sk] noun 1》 a member of a people living in the western Pyrenees in both France and Spain. 2》 the language of the Basques, which is thought to be unrelated to any other language. Origin from Fr., from L. Vasco; cf. Gascon …
65basque — [bask, bα:sk] noun a close fitting bodice extending from the shoulders to the waist and typically having a short continuation below waist level. Origin C19: from Basque, referring to traditional Basque dress …
66basking shark — bask′ing shark [[t]ˈbæs kɪŋ, ˈbɑ skɪŋ[/t]] n. ich a large shark, Cetorhinus maximus, of cold and temperate seas, that often swims slowly or floats at the surface • Etymology: 1760–70 …
67basket — /ˈbaskət / (say bahskuht) noun 1. a receptacle made of twigs, rushes, thin strips of wood, or other flexible material, woven together. 2. a container made of pieces of thin veneer, used for packing berries, vegetables, etc.; punnet. 3. the… …
68basket case — /ˈbaskət keɪs/ (say bahskuht kays) noun 1. a person in an advanced state of nervous tension or mental instability. 2. something which has been dealt a crippling blow: the economy is a basket case after the last budget. {US (1919) slang basket… …
69basket chair — /ˈbaskət tʃɛə/ (say bahskuht chair) noun a chair made of basketwork …
70basket fungus — /ˈbaskət fʌngəs/ (say bahskuht fungguhs) noun (plural basket fungi /ˈbakət fʌŋgi/ (say bahskuht funggee) or basket funguses) → net fungus (def. 1) …
