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base level

n.
The lowest level to which a land surface can be reduced by the action of running water.
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base level

n
(Physical Geography) the lowest level to which a land surface can be eroded by streams, which is, ultimately, sea level
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The quarry base level has now reopened to the public, although all other levels remain closed.
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