Definitions

1. noun

A breed of small to medium-sized hound dog known for its short stature and long ears.

“The couple adopted a basset hound as their new family pet.”

2. adjective

Having a low, rumbling sound, like the basset hound’s howl.

“The basset music drifted through the streets on a chilly autumn evening.”

3. verb

To make a low, rumbling sound, like the basset hound’s howl.

“The old pipe was bassetting away as the fire crackled in the fireplace.”