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n. - The lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; The ground floor facade or interior in Renaissance architecture.

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  • Some people like to paint pictures, or do gardening, or build a boat in the basement. Other people get a tremendous pleasure out of the kitchen, because cooking is just...
  • The next day, do the same with what I call basement letters.
  • The flood in the basement is a less uplifting indicator that a major thaw is underway.
  • Glad to hear your basement is back in working order!
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