ALL meanings of set
set
S s - verb with object set to fix or mount (a gem or the like) in a frame or setting. 1
- intransitive verb set become firm 1
- verb with object set to ornament or stud with gems or the like: a bracelet set with pearls. 1
- intransitive verb set harden 1
- verb with object set to cause to sit; seat: to set a child in a highchair. 1
- adjective set unmoving 1
- verb with object set to put (a hen) on eggs to hatch them. 1
- adjective set agreed, fixed 1
- verb with object set to place (eggs) under a hen or in an incubator for hatching. 1
- adjective set standard, conventional 1
- verb with object set to place or plant firmly: to set a flagpole in concrete. 1
- adjective set assigned 1
- verb with object set to put into a fixed, rigid, or settled state, as the face, muscles, etc. 1
- adjective set hair: drying in a style 1
- verb with object set to fix at a given point or calibration: to set the dial on an oven; to set a micrometer. 1
- noun set determined to do 1
- verb with object set to tighten (often followed by up): to set nuts well up. 1
- noun set group 1
- verb with object set to cause to take a particular direction: to set one's course to the south. 1
- noun set clothing: fit 1
- verb with object set Surgery. to put (a broken or dislocated bone) back in position. 1
- noun set matching outfit 1
- verb with object set (of a hunting dog) to indicate the position of (game) by standing stiffly and pointing with the muzzle. 1
- noun set bearing 1
- verb with object set Music. to fit, as words to music. to arrange for musical performance. to arrange (music) for certain voices or instruments. 1
- noun set tennis 1
- verb with object set Theater. to arrange the scenery, properties, lights, etc., on (a stage) for an act or scene. to prepare (a scene) for dramatic performance. 1
- noun set TV, film: stage 1
- verb with object set Nautical. to spread and secure (a sail) so as to catch the wind. 1
- noun set horticulture: young plant 1
- verb with object set Printing. to arrange (type) in the order required for printing. to put together types corresponding to (copy); compose in type: to set an article. 1
- noun set music: performance 1
- verb with object set Baking. to put aside (a substance to which yeast has been added) in order that it may rise. 1
- noun set class, group 1
- verb with object set to change into curd: to set milk with rennet. 1
- intransitive verb set hair: be fixed in place 1
- verb with object set to cause (glue, mortar, or the like) to become fixed or hard. 1
- intransitive verb set clothes: fit, hang 1
- verb with object set to urge, goad, or encourage to attack: to set the hounds on a trespasser. 1
- intransitive verb set plant: produce fruit 1
- verb with object set Bridge. to cause (the opposing partnership or their contract) to fall short: We set them two tricks at four spades. Only perfect defense could set four spades. 1
- intransitive verb set fruit: grow, develop 1
- verb with object set to affix or apply, as by stamping: The king set his seal to the decree. 1
- transitive verb set place, put 1
- verb with object set to fix or engage (a fishhook) firmly into the jaws of a fish by pulling hard on the line once the fish has taken the bait. 1
- transitive verb set assign sb sth 1
- verb with object set to sharpen or put a keen edge on (a blade, knife, razor, etc.) by honing or grinding. 1
- transitive verb set type 1
- verb with object set to fix the length, width, and shape of (yarn, fabric, etc.). 1
- transitive verb set music: lyrics 1