bass
Meaning
"Bass" refers to a specific category of fish, particularly those belonging to the family Centrarchidae, which are characterized by their robust bodies and are often sought after in recreational fishing; additionally, it denotes a low-frequency sound or mu
💡 The term "bass" can be misleading due to its homophonic nature with "base," leading to common mispronunciation; in the context of music, it is pronounced as "base," while in reference to the fish, it is pronounced as "bass."
Example Sentences
Word in Context
He
woke
before
dawn
with
a
quiet
determination
to
make
the
most
of
the
weekend
fishing
trip
,
hoping
to
catch
something
substantial
.
After
an
hour
of
patient
casting
along
the
reed
-
lined
shore
he
felt
a
sudden
,
forceful
tug
and
,
with
practiced
calm
,
brought
a
vigorous
bass
to
the
bank
.
He
examined
the
fish
for
freshness
,
then
decided
to
keep
it
for
dinner
because
its
scales
glinted
and
its
flesh
smelled
clean
.
At
home
he
filleted
and
lightly
seasoned
the
portions
,
preferring
a
simple
grill
to
preserve
the
fish
’
s
delicate
flavor
.
By
the
time
he
sat
down
to
eat
,
the
low
hum
of
conversation
and
a
distant
bass
line
from
a
neighbor
’
s
radio
had
created
a
relaxed
atmosphere
he
planned
to
savor
.
Common Phrases
bass fishing
bass guitar
bass frequencies
Synonyms
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