basilBAS'IL, n. s as z. The slope or angle of a tool or instrument as of a chisel or plane; usually of 12 degrees, but for hard wood, 18 degrees. BAS'IL, v.t. To grind or form the edge of a tool to an angle. BAS'IL, n. s as z. BAS'IL, n. The skin of a sheep tanned; written also basan. |