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setter

dog / volleyball player / examiner / typesetter
Noun
pl: setters

This term functions as an agent noun, describing individuals or objects that perform the act of setting. In social and professional contexts, it often appears in compound forms like "trendsetter" or "pacesetter," where it carries a connotation of leadership, innovation, or influence over others.

In specialized domains, the word takes on highly technical meanings. In sports, specifically volleyball, it refers to a strategic role akin to a quarterback. In canine terminology, it describes a specific functional group of hunting dogs. In academic contexts, particularly in British English, it refers to the author of an examination paper.

Meanings

Noundog

A breed of dog used for hunting birds.

Buy a setter.

Nounvolleyball player

A player who passes the ball to a hitter.

He is a setter.

Nounexaminer

A person who writes a test or exam.

Hire a setter.

Nountypesetter

A person who arranges type for printing.

Ask the setter.

Examples

The Irish setter pointed toward the brush where the pheasant was hiding.

none

The Irish setter pointed toward the brush where the pheasant was hiding.

I need a setter who can deliver a perfect ball for the spike.

none

I need a setter who can deliver a perfect ball for the spike.

Who is the paper setter for the final chemistry exam this year?

School Life

Who is the paper setter for the final chemistry exam this year?

The old setter spent hours meticulously arranging the lead type by hand.

History

The old setter spent hours meticulously arranging the lead type by hand.

Our team is struggling because the setter keeps making mistakes.

none

Our team is struggling because the setter keeps making mistakes.

I wonder if the exam setter will include a question on organic compounds.

School Life

I wonder if the exam setter will include a question on organic compounds.

The English setter is known for its elegant coat and hunting instincts.

none

The English setter is known for its elegant coat and hunting instincts.

Pass it to the setter and let him decide where to send the attack.

none

Pass it to the setter and let him decide where to send the attack.

The digital setter adjusted the kerning to make the headline look balanced.

Business

The digital setter adjusted the kerning to make the headline look balanced.

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