sett
Pronunciation: /sɛt/
The English word “sett” has 8 meanings listed here.
noun
- The system of tunnels that is the home of a badger.
- The pattern of distinctive threads and yarns that make up the plaid of a Scottish tartan.
- The number of warp ends per inch in the cloth.
- The number of reeds or splits per inch – one half the number of ends per inch.
- A small, square-cut piece of quarried stone used for paving and edging.
- A mine or set of mines on lease.
- A collection of pumps in a mine.
verb
Etymology
A variant of set to distinguish various technical senses.
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