setter
setter Lexical Profile
setter Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A breed of sporting dog with a long coat, traditionally trained to hunt game birds by freezing in a rigid, crouching stance ('setting') upon locating them.
"The Irish setter bounded through the tall grass before stopping suddenly to point out the hidden pheasant."
A person or thing that sets, establishes, or adjusts something, such as a standard, a pace, or a piece of equipment.
"She became a recognized trend setter in the fashion industry after launching her innovative winter collection."
A player in volleyball whose main responsibility is to run the team's offense and position the ball near the net for a teammate to attack.
"The setter perfectly placed the ball, allowing the outside hitter to score a powerful spike."
• Rhymes for setter
Word Origin & Etymology
Middle English 'setter', derived from the verb 'set' + '-er'. The term for the dog breed originated in the 16th century, referring to the animal's behavior of 'setting' or crouching close to the ground when discovering game.