| close-set |
being near to one another, or having parts or elements placed near to one another. |
| crystal set |
an early form of radio receiver that used a crystal detector. |
| data set |
a collection of data records to be analyzed. |
| dead set against |
utterly opposed to; strongly against. |
| deep-set |
set far in; deeply set. [2 definitions] |
| drum set |
a collection of percussion instruments arranged for convenient playing by a drummer; drum kit. |
| jet set |
a group of fashionable, wealthy people who reputedly travel by jet from one resort to another. |
| love set |
a set in tennis in which the losing team or player wins no games. |
| nail set |
a short metal rod used to drive a nailhead level with or below a wood surface. |
| receiving set |
a device that receives television or radio signals; receiver. |
| set about |
to start (a task or undertaking). |
| set at naught |
to disregard or treat as worthless or insignificant. |
| set eyes on |
to get a view of; see. |
| set fire to |
to cause to start burning; ignite. |
| set in |
to begin to be established or take effect. |
| set one's cap for |
to try to attract as a husband. |
| set piece |
a literary, musical, or other artistic work, or part of such a work, that aims to achieve certain effects, esp. technically impressive ones. [2 definitions] |
| set sail |
to start out on or as if on a sea voyage. |
| set shot |
a shot made by a basketball player while standing in place. |
| set store by |
to hold in esteem; value. |