BASE

Something from which other things extend; a foundation.

The starting point of a logical deduction or thought; basis.

A permanent structure for housing military personnel and material.

The place where decisions for an organization are made; headquarters.

To give as its foundation or starting point; to lay the foundation of.

To be located (at a particular place).

(acrobatics, cheerleading) To act as a base; to be the person supporting the flyer.

A low spectrum of sound tones.

"Peter adjusted the equalizer on his audio equipment to emphasize the bass."

A section of musical group that produces low-pitched sound, lower than the baritone and tenor.

"The conductor preferred to situate the bass in the middle rear, rather than to one side of the orchestra."

One who sings in the bass range.

"Halfway through middle school, Edgar morphed from a soprano to a bass, much to the amazement and amusement of his fellow choristers."

An instrument that plays in the bass range, in particular a double bass, bass guitar, electric bass or bass synthesiser.

"The musician swung the bass over his head like an axe and smashed it into the amplifier, creating a discordant howl of noise."