Fond

Bottom. Lower, inner or further end (e.g., of room, of casing). Bottom (of sea). Heading (of cask). Lower floor of double-decked platform. Sole (of embrasure). E ence, reality (as compared with form or outside appearance). Bunt (of sail). Bottom of a valley. Depre ion of ground. Background, field (of a picture, a landscape, a theatre scene, etc. )- Groundwork (of a map). Fond de cale. Bilge.—Fond de bonne tenue. Good holding ground for anchor.—Fond de vase (d’argile, etc.). Muddy (clayey, etc.) bottom.—Trouver le fond. ’To sound. —Chanter le fond. To call soundings.—Bas (grands) fonds. Ocean deeps.—Petits (hauts) fonds. Shallows.— Le fond diminue. The water is shoaling. A fond. To the bottom, completely, thoroughly, home. A fond de train. At utmost speed, with utmost dash (cavalry charge, etc.).—De fond en comble. From top to bottom. [p.255]