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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Adjustment :: Adjustment (n.) Settlement of claims; an equitable arrangement of conflicting claims, as in set-off, contribution, exoneration, subrogation, and marshaling..
Gusset :: Gusset (n.) Anything resembling a gusset in a garmen.
Reform :: Reform (v. i.) To return to a good state; to amend or correct one's own character or habits; as, a man of settled habits of vice will seldom reform..
Vindicate :: Vindicate (v. t.) To liberate; to set free; to deliver.
Plant :: Plant (n.) To set in the ground for growth, as a young tree, or a vegetable with roots..
Throstle :: Throstle (n.) A machine for spinning wool, cotton, etc., from the rove, consisting of a set of drawing rollers with bobbins and flyers, and differing from the mule in having the twisting apparatus stationary and the processes continuous; -- so called because it makes a singing noise..
Han :: Han (v. t.) To inclose for mowing; to set aside for grass.
Slate :: Slate (v. t.) To set a dog upon; to bait; to slat. See 2d Slat, 3..
Resettle :: Resettle (v. i.) To settle again, or a second time..
Water Joint :: Water joint () A joint in a stone pavement where the stones are left slightly higher than elsewhere, the rest of the surface being sunken or dished. The raised surface is intended to prevent the settling of water in the joints..
Set :: Set (v. t.) Hence, to attach or affix (something) to something else, or in or upon a certain place..
Wadsetter :: Wadsetter (n.) One who holds by a wadset.
Cosset :: Cosset (v. t.) To treat as a pet; to fondle.
Set :: Set (v. i.) To fit music to words.
Oppose :: Oppose (v. i.) To be set opposite.
Chime :: Chime (n.) A set of bells musically tuned to each other; specif., in the pl., the music performed on such a set of bells by hand, or produced by mechanism to accompany the striking of the hours or their divisions..
Launch :: Launch (v. i.) To cause to move or slide from the land into the water; to set afloat; as, to launch a ship..
Egghot :: Egghot (n.) A kind of posset made of eggs, brandy, sugar, and ale..
Solitaire :: Solitaire (n.) A single diamond in a setting; also, sometimes, a precious stone of any kind set alone..
Corset :: Corset (n.) An article of dress inclosing the chest and waist worn (chiefly by women) to support the body or to modify its shape; stays.
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