Definition of set

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Set (v. t.) To extend and bring into position; to spread; as, to set the sails of a ship..

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State :: State (v. t.) To set; to settle; to establish.
Overset :: Overset (n.) An excess; superfluity.
Upset :: Upset (v. t.) To thicken and shorten, as a heated piece of iron, by hammering on the end..
Appreciate :: Appreciate (v. t.) To set a price or value on; to estimate justly; to value.
Nyula :: Nyula (n.) A species of ichneumon (Herpestes nyula). Its fur is beautifully variegated by closely set zigzag markings.
Subsidence :: Subside (v. i.) To fall into a state of quiet; to cease to rage; to be calmed; to settle down; to become tranquil; to abate; as, the sea subsides; the tumults of war will subside; the fever has subsided..
Specialization :: Specialization (n.) The setting apart of a particular organ for the performance of a particular function.
Irresolvedly :: Irresolvedly (adv.) Without settled determination; in a hesitating manner; doubtfully.
Pitch :: Pitch (v. t.) To set or fix, as a price or value..
Skew :: Skew (n.) A stone at the foot of the slope of a gable, the offset of a buttress, or the like, cut with a sloping surface and with a check to receive the coping stones and retain them in place..
Collocate :: Collocate (v. t.) To set or place; to set; to station.
Counterclaim :: Counterclaim (n.) A claim made by a person as an offset to a claim made on him.
Correction :: Correction (n.) That which is substituted in the place of what is wrong; an emendation; as, the corrections on a proof sheet should be set in the margin..
Corseted :: Corseted (imp. & p. p.) of Corse.
Compromise :: Compromise (n.) To adjust and settle by mutual concessions; to compound.
Paraphrase :: Paraphrase (n.) A restatement of a text, passage, or work, expressing the meaning of the original in another form, generally for the sake of its clearer and fuller exposition; a setting forth the signification of a text in other and ampler terms; a free translation or rendering; -- opposed to metaphrase..
Crown Wheel :: Crown wheel () A wheel with cogs or teeth set at right angles to its plane; -- called also a contrate wheel or face wheel.
Set :: Set (v. t.) To put into a desired position or condition; to adjust; to regulate; to adapt.
Unliquidated :: Unliquidated (a.) Not liquidated; not exactly ascertained; not adjusted or settled.
Chime :: Chime (v. i.) To cause to sound in harmony; to play a tune, as upon a set of bells; to move or strike in harmony..
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