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To put (something) down, to rest.

Example: Set the tray there.

To attach or affix (something) to something else, or in or upon a certain place.

Example: I have set my heart on running the marathon.

To put in a specified condition or state; to cause to be.

To start (a fire).

A punch for setting nails in wood.

Example: nail set

A device for receiving broadcast radio waves (or, more recently, broadcast data); a radio or television.

Example: television set

A small tuber or bulb used instead of seed, particularly onion sets and potato sets.

The amount the teeth of a saw protrude to the side in order to create the kerf.

The system of tunnels that is the home of a badger.

The pattern of distinctive threads and yarns that make up the plaid of a Scottish tartan.

A small, square-cut piece of quarried stone used for paving and edging.

Fixed in position.

Rigid, solidified.

Ready, prepared.

Example: on your marks, get set, go!;  on your marks, set, go!

Intent, determined (to do something).

Example: set on getting to his destination

A young plant fit for setting out; a slip; shoot.

A rudimentary fruit.

The setting of the sun or other luminary; (by extension) the close of the day.

General movement; direction; drift; tendency.

To divide a class group in a subject according to ability