Definition of set

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Set (v. i.) To have a certain direction in motion; to flow; to move on; to tend; as, the current sets to the north; the tide sets to the windward..

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Emancipate :: Emancipate (a.) Set at liberty.
Terminate :: Terminate (v. t.) To set a term or limit to; to form the extreme point or side of; to bound; to limit; as, to terminate a surface by a line..
Occident :: Occident (n.) The part of the horizon where the sun last appears in the evening; that part of the earth towards the sunset; the west; -- opposed to orient. Specifically, in former times, Europe as opposed to Asia; now, also, the Western hemisphere..
Nap-taking :: Nap-taking (n.) A taking by surprise; an unexpected onset or attack.
Prepose :: Prepose (v. t.) To place or set before; to prefix.
Basseted :: Basseted (imp. & p. p.) of Basse.
Sole :: Sole (n.) Any one of several American flounders somewhat resembling the true sole in form or quality, as the California sole (Lepidopsetta bilineata), the long-finned sole (Glyptocephalus zachirus), and other species..
Corseted :: Corseted (imp. & p. p.) of Corse.
Cresset :: Cresset (n.) An open frame or basket of iron, filled with combustible material, to be burned as a beacon; an open lamp or firrepan carried on a pole in nocturnal processions..
Given :: Given (v.) Granted; assumed; supposed to be known; set forth as a known quantity, relation, or premise..
Saw-set :: Saw-set (n.) An instrument used to set or turn the teeth of a saw a little sidewise, that they may make a kerf somewhat wider than the thickness of the blade, to prevent friction; -- called also saw-wrest..
Rule :: Rule (n.) To establish or settle by, or as by, a rule; to fix by universal or general consent, or by common practice..
Dash :: Dash (n.) A rapid movement, esp. one of short duration; a quick stroke or blow; a sudden onset or rush; as, a bold dash at the enemy; a dash of rain..
Offset :: Offset (v. t.) To form an offset in, as in a wall, rod, pipe, etc..
Cemetery :: Cemetery (n.) A place or ground set apart for the burial of the dead; a graveyard; a churchyard; a necropolis.
Eupatorium :: Eupatorium (n.) A genus of perennial, composite herbs including hemp agrimony, boneset, throughwort, etc..
Rosette :: Rosette (n.) An ornament in the form of a rose or roundel, -much used in decoration..
Sequester :: Sequester (v. t.) To set apart; to put aside; to remove; to separate from other things.
Plant :: Plant (n.) To set in the ground for growth, as a young tree, or a vegetable with roots..
Cure :: Cure (v. t.) To set free from (something injurious or blameworthy), as from a bad habit..
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