1. In baseball, the path or route that a runner must follow between bases, typically the direct line connecting consecutive bases.
Usage: sports; baseball
2. In computing, the root directory or primary directory path from which other file paths are derived or referenced.
Usage: computing; technical

Examples

• The runner stayed within the basepath while sprinting toward second base.
• A fielder may block the basepath only if he is attempting to catch a thrown ball.
• The application uses a basepath variable to locate configuration files.
• You must set the correct basepath in the configuration file for the system to find resources.
• The runner was called out for running outside the basepath to avoid the tag.
• The web server's basepath determines where all relative URLs are resolved from.