Basing
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbeɪsɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Basing is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of base.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of base.
More Meanings
- The storage or housing of something within a base.
Example Sentences
In deep underground basing, missiles are buried in tunnels in mountainsides where they are able to ride out a nuclear attack. Following the attack the missiles dig themselves out of the tunnels to the surface and launch themselves.
Incidental revenues from sales and repairs and practically all ground expense were recorded as applicable to a particular station and then prorated to individual routes on the basis of arrivals, departures, and basings of equipment.
Word Forms
- basings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include groundwork, basis, foundation, basal, establish, basic.
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