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/bas-/ initial

 
cleft, depression
 
Type:
initial
Subtypes:
root
basadinaa vii it is a valley
basakamigaa vii there is a cleft, ditch, or gulley in the ground
basiboodoon vti2 file or plane a groove in it
basiboozh vta file or plane a groove in h/
basikobaa vii there is a ravine or valley in the bush

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