Definition of set

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Set (v. t.) To lower into place and fix solidly, as the blocks of cut stone in a structure..

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Slate :: Slate (v. t.) To set a dog upon; to bait; to slat. See 2d Slat, 3..
Unspecialized :: Unspecialized (a.) Not specialized; specifically (Biol.), not adapted, or set apart, for any particular purpose or function; as, an unspecialized unicellular organism..
Footfall :: Footfall (n.) A setting down of the foot; a footstep; the sound of a footstep.
Gothic :: Gothic (n.) The language of the Goths; especially, the language of that part of the Visigoths who settled in Moesia in the 4th century. See Goth..
Standing :: Standing (a.) Established by law, custom, or the like; settled; continually existing; permanent; not temporary; as, a standing army; legislative bodies have standing rules of proceeding and standing committees..
Fossette :: Fossette (n.) A little hollow; hence, a dimple..
Spall :: Spall (v. i.) To give off spalls, or wedge-shaped chips; -- said of stone, as when badly set, with the weight thrown too much on the outer surface..
Involucre :: Involucre (n.) A whorl or set of bracts around a flower, umbel, or head..
Clubbish :: Clubbish (a.) Disposed to club together; as, a clubbish set..
Quiname :: Quiname (a.) Growing in sets of five; -- said especially of leaves composed of five leaflets set at the end of a common petiole.
Self-renunciation :: Self-renunciation (n.) The act of renouncing, or setting aside, one's own wishes, claims, etc.; self-sacrifice..
Riveting :: Riveting (n.) The whole set of rivets, collectively..
Document :: Document (n.) That which is taught or authoritatively set forth; precept; instruction; dogma.
Tabular :: Tabular (a.) Set in squares.
Set :: Set (v. t.) To cause to stop or stick; to obstruct; to fasten to a spot; hence, to occasion difficulty to; to embarrass; as, to set a coach in the mud..
Tideway :: Tideway (n.) Channel in which the tide sets.
Rear :: Rear (v. t.) To erect by building; to set up; to construct; as, to rear defenses or houses; to rear one government on the ruins of another..
Besetting :: Besetting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Bese.
Halfcock :: Halfcock (v. t.) To set the cock of (a firearm) at the first notch.
Light :: Light (v. i.) To descend from flight, and rest, perch, or settle, as a bird or insect..
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