First Known Use: before 12th century
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1bass
noun \ˈbas\
plural bass or bass·es
Definition of BASS
: any of numerous edible marine or freshwater bony fishes (especially families Centrarchidae, Serranidae, and Percichthyidae of the order Perciformes)
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Origin of BASS
Middle English base, bærs, from Old English bærs; akin to Old High German bersich perch
2bass
adjective \ˈbās\
: having or indicating a low sound or range
Full Definition of BASS
1
: deep or grave in tone
2
a : of low pitch b : relating to or having the range or part of a bass
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Origin of BASS
Middle English bas base — more at base
First Known Use: 15th century
Related to BASS
3bass
noun \ˈbās\
Definition of BASS
1
a : the lowest voice part in a 4-part chorus b : the lower half of the whole vocal or instrumental tonal range — compare treble c : the lowest adult male singing voice; also : a person having this voice d : a member of a family of instruments having the lowest range; especially : double bass
2
: a deep or grave tone : a low-pitched sound
First Known Use of BASS
15th century
4bass
noun \ˈbas\
Definition of BASS
1
: basswood 1
2
: a coarse tough fiber from palms
Origin of BASS
alteration of bast
First Known Use: 1691
BASS Defined for Kids
1bass
noun \ˈbas\
plural bass or bass·es
Definition of BASS for Kids
: any of numerous freshwater or saltwater fishes that are caught for sport and food
2bass
noun \ˈbās\
Definition of BASS for Kids
1
: a tone of low pitch
2
: the lowest part in harmony that has four parts
3
: the lower half of the musical pitch range
4
: the lowest male singing voice
5
: a singer or an instrument having a bass range or part
3bass
adjective
Definition of BASS for Kids
: having a very low sound or range <bass drums>
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