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setter

/ˈset.ə/ /ˈsɛt.ə/ /-ɾɚ/

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noun

One who sets something, especially a typesetter.

Examples :

"Some crossword setters work for various newspapers under different pseudonyms."

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noun

A long-haired breed of gundog (Wikipedia).

Examples :

"She has a spaniel and a red setter."

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The player who is responsible for setting, or passing, the ball to teammates for an attack.

Examples :

"Our volleyball team relies on Maria; she's a skilled setter and always puts the ball in the perfect spot for a spike. "

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noun

A function used to modify the value of some property of an object, contrasted with the getter.

Examples :

"The software has a setter function for changing a student's grade in the database. "

computing function technical

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(in combinations) A game or match that lasts a certain number of sets.

Examples :

"Since it's a best-of-five setter, the volleyball team needs to win three sets to claim victory. "

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noun

One who hunts victims for sharpers.

Examples :

"The old casino employed a setter to lure wealthy tourists into high-stakes poker games, knowing they were likely to lose to the professional players. "

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noun

One who adapts words to music in composition.

Examples :

"The famous composer, known as a skilled setter, transformed the poet's sorrowful words into a beautiful and moving aria. "

music art literature

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noun

A shallow seggar for porcelain.

Examples :

"The fragile porcelain teacups were carefully placed inside the setter to protect them during firing in the kiln. "

material utensil industry

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verb

To cut the dewlap (of a cow or ox), and insert a seton, so as to cause an issue.

Examples :

"The old farmer used a sharp knife to setter the ox, hoping the seton would drain away the illness. "

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