Definition of setting

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Setting (n.) The act of one who, or that which, sets; as, the setting of type, or of gems; the setting of the sun; the setting (hardening) of moist plaster of Paris; the setting (set) of a current..

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Dedication :: Dedication (n.) The act of setting apart or consecrating to a divine Being, or to a sacred use, often with religious solemnities; solemn appropriation; as, the dedication of Solomon's temple..
Appraisement :: Appraisement (n.) The act of setting the value; valuation by an appraiser; estimation of worth.
Setting :: Setting (n.) The act of one who, or that which, sets; as, the setting of type, or of gems; the setting of the sun; the setting (hardening) of moist plaster of Paris; the setting (set) of a current..
Outset :: Outset (n.) A setting out, starting, or beginning..
Solitaire :: Solitaire (n.) A single diamond in a setting; also, sometimes, a precious stone of any kind set alone..
Enlargement :: Enlargement (n.) A setting at large, or being set at large; release from confinement, servitude, or distress; liberty..
Outrigger :: Outrigger (n.) A projecting contrivance at the side of a boat to prevent upsetting, as projecting spars with a log at the end..
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..
Upset :: Upset (v. t.) To shorten (a tire) in the process of resetting, originally by cutting it and hammering on the ends..
Tabling :: Tabling (n.) A forming into tables; a setting down in order.
Dewretting :: Dewretting (n.) Dewrotting; the process of decomposing the gummy matter of flax and hemp and setting the fibrous part, by exposure on a sward to dew, rain, and sunshine..
Out :: Out (n.) A word or words omitted by the compositor in setting up copy; an omission.
Sanctification :: Sanctification (n.) The act of consecrating, or of setting apart for a sacred purpose; consecration..
Landing :: Landing (a.) Of, pertaining to or used for, setting, bringing, or going, on shore..
Backstitch :: Backstitch (n.) A stitch made by setting the needle back of the end of the last stitch, and bringing it out in front of the end..
Upsetting :: Upsetting (a.) Conceited; assuming; as, an upsetting fellow..
Composition :: Composition (n.) The setting up of type and arranging it for printing.
Sunshade :: Sunsetting (n.) Hence, the region where the sun sets; the west..
Flow :: Flow (n.) The tidal setting in of the water from the ocean to the shore. See Ebb and flow, under Ebb..
Urgent :: Urgent (a.) Urging; pressing; besetting; plying, with importunity; calling for immediate attention; instantly important..
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