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Mawson, C.O.S., ed. (1870–1938). Roget’s International Thesaurus. 1922.

Class II. Words Relating to Space
Section II. Dimensions
2. Linear Dimensions

211. Base.

   NOUN:BASE, basement; plinth, dado, wainscot; baseboard, mop-board [U. S.]; bedrock, hardpan [U. S.]; foundation (support) [See Support]; substructure, substratum, ground, earth, pavement, floor, paving, flag, carpet, ground floor, deck; footing, ground work, basis; hold, bilge, sump; culet.
  BED, basin, channel, coulee [Western N. Amer.], cañon (interval) [See Interval].
  BOTTOM, nadir, foot, sole, toe, hoof, keel, root; centerboard.
   ADJECTIVE:BOTTOM, undermost, nethermost; fundamental; founded on, based on, grounded on, built on.