Definition of set

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Set (n.) The deflection of a tooth, or of the teeth, of a saw, which causes the the saw to cut a kerf, or make an opening, wider than the blade..

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Cruset :: Cruset (n.) A goldsmith's crucible or melting pot.
Arrangement :: Arrangement (n.) Settlement; adjustment by agreement; as, the parties have made an arrangement between themselves concerning their disputes; a satisfactory arrangement..
Circumpolar :: Circumpolar (a.) About the pole; -- applied to stars that revolve around the pole without setting; as, circumpolar stars..
Shroud :: Shroud (n.) A set of ropes serving as stays to support the masts. The lower shrouds are secured to the sides of vessels by heavy iron bolts and are passed around the head of the lower masts.
Squatter :: Squatter (n.) One who squats; specifically, one who settles unlawfully upon land without a title. In the United States and Australia the term is sometimes applied also to a person who settles lawfully upon government land under permission and restrictions, before acquiring title..
Setout :: Setout (n.) A display, as of plate, equipage, etc.; that which is displayed..
Righter :: Righter (n.) One who sets right; one who does justice or redresses wrong.
Denticulation :: Denticulation (n.) The state of being set with small notches or teeth.
Set :: Set (v. t.) To fix, as a precious stone, in a border of metal; to place in a setting; hence, to place in or amid something which serves as a setting; as, to set glass in a sash..
Build :: Build (v. t.) To increase and strengthen; to increase the power and stability of; to settle, or establish, and preserve; -- frequently with up; as, to build up one's constitution..
Capsize :: Capsize (n.) An upset or overturn.
Alibi :: Alibi (n.) The plea or mode of defense under which a person on trial for a crime proves or attempts to prove that he was in another place when the alleged act was committed; as, to set up an alibi; to prove an alibi..
Unset :: Unset (a.) Not set; not fixed or appointed.
Besiege :: Besiege (v. t.) To beset or surround with armed forces, for the purpose of compelling to surrender; to lay siege to; to beleaguer; to beset..
Indiadem :: Indiadem (v. t.) To place or set in a diadem, as a gem or gems..
Nominate :: Nominate (v. t.) To set down in express terms; to state.
Underset :: Underset (n.) Undercurrent.
Vagrant :: Vagrant (a.) Wandering from place to place without any settled habitation; as, a vagrant beggar..
Horsetail :: Horsetail (n.) A Turkish standard, denoting rank..
Parachronism :: Parachronism (n.) An error in chronology, by which the date of an event is set later than the time of its occurrence..
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