
Basset
Dog Breed
Remember 'basset' can refer specifically to the Basset Hound breed, not all dogs.

When they said basset, they meant the specific dog breed with droopy ears.
Physical Trait
Basset describes a dog with distinctive short legs and long ears.

The basset moved slowly because of its short legs.
Not Bass
Don't confuse 'basset' with 'bass', which is a type of fish or a low sound.

He played a bass guitar, not a basset hound.
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