Definitions for setter

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setter set·ter

Spelling: [set-er]

IPA: /ˈsɛt ər/

Setter is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 6 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 6 points.

You can make 73 anagrams from letters in setter (eerstt).

Definitions for setter

noun

1. a person or thing that sets.
2. one of any of several breeds of hunting dogs that originally had the habit of crouching when game was scented but that are now trained to stand stiffly and point the muzzle toward the scented game. Compare English setter, Gordon setter, Irish setter.
3. Volleyball. a player who lofts the ball high for a teammate near the net to spike.

Origin of setter

late Middle English word dating back to 1375-1425; See origin at set, -er¹

Examples for setter

Dick and the setter managed the Indian trail for about twenty rods.

But he's as straight as a string, and he'll mind like a setter dog.

A pointer, not a setter, yet He's of no use unless he's set.

An Irish setter romped at her side, and the three of them made a picture.

Jim stopped inside the door, as immovable as a setter at the scent of quail.

Doctor seated on a cask smoking, and pulling the ears of a setter.

Ah, setter, what a treasure is here lost for want of being known.

Other some, He seemeth to be a setter forth of strange gods.

See if there's any reward in the paper—big red Irish setter.

Dogs are capering about, a collie, a setter, a Boston terrier.