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settlers

/ˈsɛt.ləz/ /ˈsɛt.lɚz/

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noun

Someone who settles in a new location, especially one who takes up residence in a previously uninhabited place; a colonist.

Examples :

"the first settlers of New England"

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Someone who decides or settles something, such as a dispute.

Examples :

"After a long argument about which movie to watch, my parents acted as the settlers and decided we would watch a documentary. "

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That which settles or finishes, such as a blow that decides a contest.

Examples :

"The champion delivered a series of powerful blows, but the final punch was the settler, ending the fight. "

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The person in a betting shop who calculates the winnings.

Examples :

"The settlers at the betting shop were busy calculating payouts after the horse race. "

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A drink which settles the stomach, especially a bitter drink, often a nightcap.

Examples :

"After a big meal and feeling a little uncomfortable, my grandfather always enjoys a small glass of brandy as his settlers. "

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A vessel, such as a tub, in which something, such as pulverized ore suspended in a liquid, is allowed to settle.

Examples :

"The gold processing plant used large settlers to separate the valuable gold dust from the muddy water. "

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