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Meaning of setter

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

setter

Pronunciation:/ˈset.ə//ˈsɛt.ə//-ɾɚ/

noun

Definitions

  1. One who sets something, especially a typesetter.

    Example: Some crossword setters work for various newspapers under different pseudonyms.

  2. A long-haired breed of gundog (Wikipedia).

    Example: She has a spaniel and a red setter.

  3. The player who is responsible for setting, or passing, the ball to teammates for an attack.

  4. A function used to modify the value of some property of an object, contrasted with the getter.

setter

Pronunciation:/ˈset.ə//ˈsɛt.ə//-ɾɚ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To cut the dewlap (of a cow or ox), and insert a seton, so as to cause an issue.